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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.10, 3,328.47 and 1,049.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.10, 3,328.47 and 1,049.40 is: 1,573.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.10 : 3,328.47 = 1,049.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.10/3,328.47 = 1,049.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.10x = 3,328.47 × 1,049.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.10x = 3,492,896.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,492,896.42/2,220.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.31

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