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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.00, 3,341.74 and 584.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.00, 3,341.74 and 584.68 is: 876.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.00 : 3,341.74 = 584.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.00/3,341.74 = 584.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.00x = 3,341.74 × 584.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.00x = 1,953,838.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953,838.73/2,228.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.95

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