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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.60, 3,329.40 and 920.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.60, 3,329.40 and 920.72 is: 1,381.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.60 : 3,329.40 = 920.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.60/3,329.40 = 920.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.60x = 3,329.40 × 920.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.60x = 3,065,445.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,065,445.17/2,219.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.08

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