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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.44, 3,340.88 and 584

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.44, 3,340.88 and 584 is: 875.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.44 : 3,340.88 = 584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.44/3,340.88 = 584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.44x = 3,340.88 × 584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.44x = 1,951,073.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,073.92/2,227.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.93

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