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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.13, 3,333.18 and 578.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.13, 3,333.18 and 578.67 is: 868.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.13 : 3,333.18 = 578.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.13/3,333.18 = 578.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.13x = 3,333.18 × 578.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.13x = 1,928,811.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928,811.27/2,222.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.00

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