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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.02, 3,337.50 and 581.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.02, 3,337.50 and 581.56 is: 872.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.02 : 3,337.50 = 581.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.02/3,337.50 = 581.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.02x = 3,337.50 × 581.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.02x = 1,940,956.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,940,956.50/2,225.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.33

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