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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.20, 3,330.75 and 739.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.20, 3,330.75 and 739.85 is: 1,109.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.20 : 3,330.75 = 739.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.20/3,330.75 = 739.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.20x = 3,330.75 × 739.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.20x = 2,464,238.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,464,238.73/2,220.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.92

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