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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.08, 3,340.64 and 583.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.08, 3,340.64 and 583.65 is: 875.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.08 : 3,340.64 = 583.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.08/3,340.64 = 583.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.08x = 3,340.64 × 583.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.08x = 1,949,761.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,761.62/2,227.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.48

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