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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.87, 3,339.00 and 582.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.87, 3,339.00 and 582.42 is: 873.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.87 : 3,339.00 = 582.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.87/3,339.00 = 582.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.87x = 3,339.00 × 582.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.87x = 1,944,680.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944,680.77/2,225.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.67

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