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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.92, 3,341.75 and 584.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.92, 3,341.75 and 584.43 is: 876.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.92 : 3,341.75 = 584.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.92/3,341.75 = 584.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.92x = 3,341.75 × 584.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.92x = 1,953,016.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953,016.03/2,227.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.61

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