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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.73, 3,326.61 and 574.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.73, 3,326.61 and 574.16 is: 861.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.73 : 3,326.61 = 574.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.73/3,326.61 = 574.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.73x = 3,326.61 × 574.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.73x = 1,910,003.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910,003.53/2,217.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.24

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