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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.66, 3,335.16 and 580.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.66, 3,335.16 and 580.32 is: 870.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.66 : 3,335.16 = 580.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.66/3,335.16 = 580.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.66x = 3,335.16 × 580.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.66x = 1,935,460.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935,460.05/2,223.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.39

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