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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.64, 3,341.20 and 584.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.64, 3,341.20 and 584.31 is: 876.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.64 : 3,341.20 = 584.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.64/3,341.20 = 584.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.64x = 3,341.20 × 584.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.64x = 1,952,296.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,296.57/2,227.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.40

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