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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.13, 3,334.70 and 579.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.13, 3,334.70 and 579.55 is: 869.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.13 : 3,334.70 = 579.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.13/3,334.70 = 579.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.13x = 3,334.70 × 579.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.13x = 1,932,625.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,932,625.39/2,223.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.33

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