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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.67, 3,323.49 and 572.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.67, 3,323.49 and 572.21 is: 858.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.67 : 3,323.49 = 572.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.67/3,323.49 = 572.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.67x = 3,323.49 × 572.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.67x = 1,901,717.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901,717.60/2,215.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.31

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