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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.59, 3,329.39 and 576.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.59, 3,329.39 and 576.15 is: 864.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.59 : 3,329.39 = 576.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.59/3,329.39 = 576.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.59x = 3,329.39 × 576.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.59x = 1,918,230.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918,230.24/2,219.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.23

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