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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.81, 3,331.25 and 577.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.81, 3,331.25 and 577.26 is: 865.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.81 : 3,331.25 = 577.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.81/3,331.25 = 577.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.81x = 3,331.25 × 577.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.81x = 1,922,997.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,922,997.38/2,220.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.90

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