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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.53, 3,333.51 and 579.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.53, 3,333.51 and 579.19 is: 868.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.53 : 3,333.51 = 579.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.53/3,333.51 = 579.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.53x = 3,333.51 × 579.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.53x = 1,930,735.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930,735.66/2,222.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.71

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