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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.25, 3,340.92 and 583.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.25, 3,340.92 and 583.94 is: 875.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.25 : 3,340.92 = 583.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.25/3,340.92 = 583.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.25x = 3,340.92 × 583.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.25x = 1,950,896.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,896.82/2,227.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.92

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