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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.88, 3,331.31 and 577.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.88, 3,331.31 and 577.42 is: 866.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.88 : 3,331.31 = 577.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.88/3,331.31 = 577.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.88x = 3,331.31 × 577.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.88x = 1,923,562.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,562.13/2,220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.13

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