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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.09, 3,340.74 and 583.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.09, 3,340.74 and 583.63 is: 875.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.09 : 3,340.74 = 583.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.09/3,340.74 = 583.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.09x = 3,340.74 × 583.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.09x = 1,949,763.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,763.79/2,227.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.48

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