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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.90, 3,325.30 and 573.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.90, 3,325.30 and 573.41 is: 860.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.90 : 3,325.30 = 573.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.90/3,325.30 = 573.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.90x = 3,325.30 × 573.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.90x = 1,906,760.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,906,760.27/2,216.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.10

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