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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.65, 3,335.42 and 580.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.65, 3,335.42 and 580.17 is: 870.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.65 : 3,335.42 = 580.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.65/3,335.42 = 580.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.65x = 3,335.42 × 580.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.65x = 1,935,107.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935,107.72/2,223.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.24

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