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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.69, 3,341.58 and 584.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.69, 3,341.58 and 584.29 is: 876.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.69 : 3,341.58 = 584.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.69/3,341.58 = 584.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.69x = 3,341.58 × 584.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.69x = 1,952,451.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,451.78/2,227.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.45

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