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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.04, 3,333.26 and 578.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.04, 3,333.26 and 578.59 is: 867.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.04 : 3,333.26 = 578.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.04/3,333.26 = 578.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.04x = 3,333.26 × 578.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.04x = 1,928,579.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928,579.68/2,222.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.93

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