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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.04, 3,328.73 and 575.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.04, 3,328.73 and 575.60 is: 863.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.04 : 3,328.73 = 575.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.04/3,328.73 = 575.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.04x = 3,328.73 × 575.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.04x = 1,915,997.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,915,997.47/2,219.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.44

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