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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.11, 3,335.77 and 580.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.11, 3,335.77 and 580.57 is: 870.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.11 : 3,335.77 = 580.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.11/3,335.77 = 580.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.11x = 3,335.77 × 580.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.11x = 1,936,637.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,936,637.11/2,224.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.75

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