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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.18, 3,330.48 and 576.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.18, 3,330.48 and 576.72 is: 865.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.18 : 3,330.48 = 576.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.18/3,330.48 = 576.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.18x = 3,330.48 × 576.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.18x = 1,920,754.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,920,754.43/2,220.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.13

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