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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.01, 3,337.44 and 581.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.01, 3,337.44 and 581.55 is: 872.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.01 : 3,337.44 = 581.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.01/3,337.44 = 581.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.01x = 3,337.44 × 581.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.01x = 1,940,888.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,940,888.23/2,225.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.31

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