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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.89, 3,331.26 and 577.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.89, 3,331.26 and 577.40 is: 866.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.89 : 3,331.26 = 577.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.89/3,331.26 = 577.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.89x = 3,331.26 × 577.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.89x = 1,923,452.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,452.87/2,220.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.07

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