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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.42, 3,329.14 and 920.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.42, 3,329.14 and 920.86 is: 1,381.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.42 : 3,329.14 = 920.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.42/3,329.14 = 920.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.42x = 3,329.14 × 920.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.42x = 3,065,671.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,065,671.86/2,219.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.29

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