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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.54, 3,338.28 and 582.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.54, 3,338.28 and 582.12 is: 873.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.54 : 3,338.28 = 582.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.54/3,338.28 = 582.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.54x = 3,338.28 × 582.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.54x = 1,943,279.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,279.55/2,225.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.17

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