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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.31, 3,339.51 and 583.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.31, 3,339.51 and 583.02 is: 874.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.31 : 3,339.51 = 583.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.31/3,339.51 = 583.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.31x = 3,339.51 × 583.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.31x = 1,947,001.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,001.12/2,226.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.54

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