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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.50, 3,341.44 and 584.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.50, 3,341.44 and 584.04 is: 876.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.50 : 3,341.44 = 584.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.50/3,341.44 = 584.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.50x = 3,341.44 × 584.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.50x = 1,951,534.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,534.62/2,227.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.11

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