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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.68, 3,326.72 and 574.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.68, 3,326.72 and 574.22 is: 861.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.68 : 3,326.72 = 574.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.68/3,326.72 = 574.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.68x = 3,326.72 × 574.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.68x = 1,910,269.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910,269.16/2,217.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.38

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