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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.94, 3,337.16 and 581.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.94, 3,337.16 and 581.49 is: 872.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.94 : 3,337.16 = 581.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.94/3,337.16 = 581.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.94x = 3,337.16 × 581.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.94x = 1,940,522.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,940,522.26/2,224.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.17

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