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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.20, 3,339.50 and 582.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.20, 3,339.50 and 582.72 is: 874.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.20 : 3,339.50 = 582.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.20/3,339.50 = 582.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.20x = 3,339.50 × 582.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.20x = 1,945,993.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945,993.44/2,226.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.13

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