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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.44, 3,323.30 and 572.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.44, 3,323.30 and 572.00 is: 858.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.44 : 3,323.30 = 572.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.44/3,323.30 = 572.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.44x = 3,323.30 × 572.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.44x = 1,900,908.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,908.12/2,215.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.03

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