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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.99, 3,331.45 and 577.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.99, 3,331.45 and 577.51 is: 866.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.99 : 3,331.45 = 577.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.99/3,331.45 = 577.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.99x = 3,331.45 × 577.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.99x = 1,923,945.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,945.69/2,220.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.26

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