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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.36, 3,330.04 and 758.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.36, 3,330.04 and 758.66 is: 1,138.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.36 : 3,330.04 = 758.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.36/3,330.04 = 758.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.36x = 3,330.04 × 758.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.36x = 2,526,368.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,526,368.15/2,219.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.33

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