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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.31, 3,338.01 and 582.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.31, 3,338.01 and 582.02 is: 873.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.31 : 3,338.01 = 582.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.31/3,338.01 = 582.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.31x = 3,338.01 × 582.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.31x = 1,942,784.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,784.41/2,225.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.04

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