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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.88, 3,332.80 and 578.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.88, 3,332.80 and 578.42 is: 867.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.88 : 3,332.80 = 578.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.88/3,332.80 = 578.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.88x = 3,332.80 × 578.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.88x = 1,927,758.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927,758.18/2,221.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.62

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