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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.51, 3,335.33 and 580.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.51, 3,335.33 and 580.02 is: 870.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.51 : 3,335.33 = 580.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.51/3,335.33 = 580.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.51x = 3,335.33 × 580.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.51x = 1,934,555.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,934,555.21/2,223.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.05

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