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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.82, 3,323.91 and 572.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.82, 3,323.91 and 572.34 is: 858.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.82 : 3,323.91 = 572.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.82/3,323.91 = 572.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.82x = 3,323.91 × 572.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.82x = 1,902,406.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,902,406.65/2,215.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.56

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