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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.64, 3,337.02 and 581.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.64, 3,337.02 and 581.15 is: 871.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.64 : 3,337.02 = 581.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.64/3,337.02 = 581.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.64x = 3,337.02 × 581.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.64x = 1,939,292.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,292.49/2,224.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.74

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