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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.45, 3,337.89 and 581.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.45, 3,337.89 and 581.99 is: 872.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.45 : 3,337.89 = 581.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.45/3,337.89 = 581.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.45x = 3,337.89 × 581.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.45x = 1,942,618.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,618.60/2,225.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.91

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