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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.12, 3,339.37 and 582.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.12, 3,339.37 and 582.66 is: 874.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.12 : 3,339.37 = 582.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.12/3,339.37 = 582.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.12x = 3,339.37 × 582.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.12x = 1,945,717.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945,717.32/2,226.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.04

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