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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.39, 3,330.60 and 1,062.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.39, 3,330.60 and 1,062.63 is: 1,593.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.39 : 3,330.60 = 1,062.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.39/3,330.60 = 1,062.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.39x = 3,330.60 × 1,062.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.39x = 3,539,195.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,539,195.48/2,220.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.95

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