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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.30, 3,324.66 and 572.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.30, 3,324.66 and 572.84 is: 859.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.30 : 3,324.66 = 572.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.30/3,324.66 = 572.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.30x = 3,324.66 × 572.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.30x = 1,904,498.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,904,498.23/2,216.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.31

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