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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.64, 3,339.70 and 583.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.64, 3,339.70 and 583.31 is: 874.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.64 : 3,339.70 = 583.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.64/3,339.70 = 583.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.64x = 3,339.70 × 583.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.64x = 1,948,095.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,948,095.07/2,226.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.90

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