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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.65, 3,325.04 and 573.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.65, 3,325.04 and 573.36 is: 860.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.65 : 3,325.04 = 573.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.65/3,325.04 = 573.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.65x = 3,325.04 × 573.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.65x = 1,906,446.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,906,446.37/2,216.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.06

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