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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.76, 3,335.64 and 580.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.76, 3,335.64 and 580.30 is: 870.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.76 : 3,335.64 = 580.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.76/3,335.64 = 580.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.76x = 3,335.64 × 580.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.76x = 1,935,668.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935,668.99/2,223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.45

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