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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.44, 3,328.88 and 575.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.44, 3,328.88 and 575.86 is: 863.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.44 : 3,328.88 = 575.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.44/3,328.88 = 575.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.44x = 3,328.88 × 575.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.44x = 1,916,968.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916,968.84/2,219.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.72

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