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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.12, 3,331.68 and 921.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.12, 3,331.68 and 921.58 is: 1,382.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.12 : 3,331.68 = 921.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.12/3,331.68 = 921.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.12x = 3,331.68 × 921.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.12x = 3,070,409.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,070,409.65/2,220.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.99

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