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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.46, 3,337.94 and 582.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.46, 3,337.94 and 582.17 is: 873.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.46 : 3,337.94 = 582.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.46/3,337.94 = 582.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.46x = 3,337.94 × 582.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.46x = 1,943,228.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,228.93/2,225.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.18

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