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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.94, 3,340.44 and 583.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.94, 3,340.44 and 583.66 is: 875.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.94 : 3,340.44 = 583.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.94/3,340.44 = 583.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.94x = 3,340.44 × 583.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.94x = 1,949,666.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,666.60/2,226.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.49

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