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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.39, 3,325.10 and 1,786.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.39, 3,325.10 and 1,786.64 is: 2,675.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.39 : 3,325.10 = 1,786.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.39/3,325.10 = 1,786.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.39x = 3,325.10 × 1,786.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.39x = 5,940,731.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,940,731.11/2,220.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.53

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