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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.40, 3,329.18 and 576.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.40, 3,329.18 and 576.11 is: 864.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.40 : 3,329.18 = 576.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.40/3,329.18 = 576.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.40x = 3,329.18 × 576.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.40x = 1,917,973.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917,973.89/2,219.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.19

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