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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.04, 3,358.32 and 573.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.04, 3,358.32 and 573.18 is: 859.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.04 : 3,358.32 = 573.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.04/3,358.32 = 573.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.04x = 3,358.32 × 573.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.04x = 1,924,921.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924,921.86/2,239.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.71

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