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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.35, 3,339.61 and 582.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.35, 3,339.61 and 582.84 is: 874.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.35 : 3,339.61 = 582.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.35/3,339.61 = 582.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.35x = 3,339.61 × 582.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.35x = 1,946,456.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946,456.84/2,226.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.28

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