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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.82, 3,329.72 and 576.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.82, 3,329.72 and 576.23 is: 864.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.82 : 3,329.72 = 576.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.82/3,329.72 = 576.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.82x = 3,329.72 × 576.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.82x = 1,918,684.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918,684.56/2,219.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.34

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