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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.26, 3,330.82 and 1,397.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.26, 3,330.82 and 1,397.55 is: 2,096.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.26 : 3,330.82 = 1,397.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.26/3,330.82 = 1,397.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.26x = 3,330.82 × 1,397.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.26x = 4,655,001.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,655,001.73/2,220.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,096.60

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