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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.66, 3,326.48 and 574.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.66, 3,326.48 and 574.20 is: 861.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.66 : 3,326.48 = 574.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.66/3,326.48 = 574.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.66x = 3,326.48 × 574.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.66x = 1,910,064.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910,064.82/2,217.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.30

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