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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.78, 3,327.91 and 575.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.78, 3,327.91 and 575.19 is: 862.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.78 : 3,327.91 = 575.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.78/3,327.91 = 575.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.78x = 3,327.91 × 575.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.78x = 1,914,180.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,914,180.55/2,218.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.72

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