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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.14, 3,370.70 and 581.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.14, 3,370.70 and 581.27 is: 871.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.14 : 3,370.70 = 581.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.14/3,370.70 = 581.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.14x = 3,370.70 × 581.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.14x = 1,959,271.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,271.39/2,247.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.89

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