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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.32, 3,327.47 and 574.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.32, 3,327.47 and 574.73 is: 862.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.32 : 3,327.47 = 574.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.32/3,327.47 = 574.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.32x = 3,327.47 × 574.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.32x = 1,912,396.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912,396.83/2,218.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.09

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