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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.10, 3,337.82 and 581.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.10, 3,337.82 and 581.82 is: 872.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.10 : 3,337.82 = 581.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.10/3,337.82 = 581.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.10x = 3,337.82 × 581.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.10x = 1,942,007.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,007.52/2,225.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.77

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