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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.21, 3,329.38 and 759.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.21, 3,329.38 and 759.46 is: 1,138.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.21 : 3,329.38 = 759.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.21/3,329.38 = 759.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.21x = 3,329.38 × 759.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.21x = 2,528,530.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528,530.93/2,220.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.87

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