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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.01, 3,334.58 and 579.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.01, 3,334.58 and 579.52 is: 869.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.01 : 3,334.58 = 579.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.01/3,334.58 = 579.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.01x = 3,334.58 × 579.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.01x = 1,932,455.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,932,455.80/2,223.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.30

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