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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.89, 3,341.73 and 584.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.89, 3,341.73 and 584.40 is: 876.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.89 : 3,341.73 = 584.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.89/3,341.73 = 584.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.89x = 3,341.73 × 584.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.89x = 1,952,907.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,907.01/2,227.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.57

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