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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.44, 3,341.08 and 583.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.44, 3,341.08 and 583.92 is: 875.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.44 : 3,341.08 = 583.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.44/3,341.08 = 583.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.44x = 3,341.08 × 583.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.44x = 1,950,923.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,923.43/2,227.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.86

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