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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.05, 3,329.35 and 738.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.05, 3,329.35 and 738.96 is: 1,108.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.05 : 3,329.35 = 738.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.05/3,329.35 = 738.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.05x = 3,329.35 × 738.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.05x = 2,460,246.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,460,246.30/2,220.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.19

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