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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.98, 3,330.10 and 739.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.98, 3,330.10 and 739.20 is: 1,108.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.98 : 3,330.10 = 739.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.98/3,330.10 = 739.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.98x = 3,330.10 × 739.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.98x = 2,461,609.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461,609.92/2,219.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.84

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