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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.05, 3,339.03 and 582.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.05, 3,339.03 and 582.62 is: 873.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.05 : 3,339.03 = 582.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.05/3,339.03 = 582.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.05x = 3,339.03 × 582.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.05x = 1,945,385.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945,385.66/2,226.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.92

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