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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220, 3,332.52 and 1,296.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220, 3,332.52 and 1,296.24 is: 1,945.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220 : 3,332.52 = 1,296.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220/3,332.52 = 1,296.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220x = 3,332.52 × 1,296.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220x = 4,319,745.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,319,745.72/2,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.83

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