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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.32, 3,329.39 and 920.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.32, 3,329.39 and 920.89 is: 1,381.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.32 : 3,329.39 = 920.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.32/3,329.39 = 920.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.32x = 3,329.39 × 920.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.32x = 3,066,001.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,066,001.96/2,219.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.51

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