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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.32, 3,331 and 759.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.32, 3,331 and 759.46 is: 1,139.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.32 : 3,331 = 759.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.32/3,331 = 759.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.32x = 3,331 × 759.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.32x = 2,529,761.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529,761.26/2,220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.37

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