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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.26, 3,336.41 and 580.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.26, 3,336.41 and 580.82 is: 871.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.26 : 3,336.41 = 580.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.26/3,336.41 = 580.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.26x = 3,336.41 × 580.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.26x = 1,937,838.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,937,838.43/2,224.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.23

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