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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.53, 3,330.51 and 577.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.53, 3,330.51 and 577.19 is: 865.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.53 : 3,330.51 = 577.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.53/3,330.51 = 577.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.53x = 3,330.51 × 577.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.53x = 1,922,337.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,922,337.07/2,220.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.71

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