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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.24, 3,330.36 and 904.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.24, 3,330.36 and 904.14 is: 1,356.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.24 : 3,330.36 = 904.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.24/3,330.36 = 904.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.24x = 3,330.36 × 904.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.24x = 3,011,111.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,011,111.69/2,220.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.21

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