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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.11, 3,337.27 and 581.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.11, 3,337.27 and 581.57 is: 872.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.11 : 3,337.27 = 581.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.11/3,337.27 = 581.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.11x = 3,337.27 × 581.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.11x = 1,940,856.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,940,856.11/2,225.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.25

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