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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.42, 3,339.50 and 582.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.42, 3,339.50 and 582.93 is: 874.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.42 : 3,339.50 = 582.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.42/3,339.50 = 582.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.42x = 3,339.50 × 582.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.42x = 1,946,691.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946,691.82/2,226.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.36

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