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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.16, 3,322.86 and 1,489.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.16, 3,322.86 and 1,489.48 is: 2,229.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.16 : 3,322.86 = 1,489.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.16/3,322.86 = 1,489.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.16x = 3,322.86 × 1,489.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.16x = 4,949,333.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,949,333.51/2,220.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,229.27

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