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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.33, 3,327.09 and 574.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.33, 3,327.09 and 574.77 is: 862.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.33 : 3,327.09 = 574.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.33/3,327.09 = 574.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.33x = 3,327.09 × 574.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.33x = 1,912,309.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912,309.36/2,218.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.05

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