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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.39, 3,330.74 and 760.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.39, 3,330.74 and 760.57 is: 1,140.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.39 : 3,330.74 = 760.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.39/3,330.74 = 760.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.39x = 3,330.74 × 760.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.39x = 2,533,260.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533,260.92/2,220.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.91

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