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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.60, 3,338.59 and 582.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.60, 3,338.59 and 582.15 is: 873.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.60 : 3,338.59 = 582.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.60/3,338.59 = 582.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.60x = 3,338.59 × 582.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.60x = 1,943,549.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,549.47/2,225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.27

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