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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.24, 3,342.34 and 584.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.24, 3,342.34 and 584.76 is: 877.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.24 : 3,342.34 = 584.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.24/3,342.34 = 584.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.24x = 3,342.34 × 584.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.24x = 1,954,463.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,463.81/2,228.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.14

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