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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.95, 3,338.64 and 582.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.95, 3,338.64 and 582.49 is: 873.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.95 : 3,338.64 = 582.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.95/3,338.64 = 582.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.95x = 3,338.64 × 582.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.95x = 1,944,724.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944,724.41/2,225.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.66

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