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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.29, 3,332.13 and 577.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.29, 3,332.13 and 577.84 is: 866.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.29 : 3,332.13 = 577.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.29/3,332.13 = 577.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.29x = 3,332.13 × 577.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.29x = 1,925,426.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,426.57/2,221.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.81

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