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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.76, 3,335.70 and 580.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.76, 3,335.70 and 580.28 is: 870.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.76 : 3,335.70 = 580.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.76/3,335.70 = 580.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.76x = 3,335.70 × 580.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.76x = 1,935,640.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935,640.00/2,223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.44

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