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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.36, 3,325.99 and 573.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.36, 3,325.99 and 573.90 is: 860.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.36 : 3,325.99 = 573.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.36/3,325.99 = 573.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.36x = 3,325.99 × 573.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.36x = 1,908,785.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,908,785.66/2,217.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.84

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