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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.54, 3,327.96 and 575.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.54, 3,327.96 and 575.10 is: 862.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.54 : 3,327.96 = 575.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.54/3,327.96 = 575.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.54x = 3,327.96 × 575.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.54x = 1,913,909.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913,909.80/2,218.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.69

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