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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.32, 3,327.58 and 1,606.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.32, 3,327.58 and 1,606.08 is: 2,407.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.32 : 3,327.58 = 1,606.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.32/3,327.58 = 1,606.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.32x = 3,327.58 × 1,606.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.32x = 5,344,359.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,344,359.69/2,220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,407.02

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