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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.42, 3,331.07 and 760.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.42, 3,331.07 and 760.60 is: 1,141.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.42 : 3,331.07 = 760.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.42/3,331.07 = 760.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.42x = 3,331.07 × 760.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.42x = 2,533,611.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533,611.84/2,220.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.05

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