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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.20, 3,064.50 and 2,160.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.20, 3,064.50 and 2,160.76 is: 2,982.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.20 : 3,064.50 = 2,160.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.20/3,064.50 = 2,160.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.20x = 3,064.50 × 2,160.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.20x = 6,621,649.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,621,649.02/2,220.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,982.46

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