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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.30, 3,316.98 and 1,433.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.30, 3,316.98 and 1,433.88 is: 2,142.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.30 : 3,316.98 = 1,433.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.30/3,316.98 = 1,433.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.30x = 3,316.98 × 1,433.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.30x = 4,756,151.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,756,151.28/2,220.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,142.12

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