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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.04, 3,340.46 and 583.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.04, 3,340.46 and 583.60 is: 875.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.04 : 3,340.46 = 583.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.04/3,340.46 = 583.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.04x = 3,340.46 × 583.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.04x = 1,949,492.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,492.46/2,227.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.37

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