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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.53, 3,330.89 and 577.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.53, 3,330.89 and 577.23 is: 865.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.53 : 3,330.89 = 577.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.53/3,330.89 = 577.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.53x = 3,330.89 × 577.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.53x = 1,922,686.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,922,686.75/2,220.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.87

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