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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.52, 3,339.78 and 583.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.52, 3,339.78 and 583.06 is: 874.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.52 : 3,339.78 = 583.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.52/3,339.78 = 583.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.52x = 3,339.78 × 583.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.52x = 1,947,289.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,289.21/2,226.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.59

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