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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.46, 3,329.25 and 1,179.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.46, 3,329.25 and 1,179.79 is: 1,768.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.46 : 3,329.25 = 1,179.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.46/3,329.25 = 1,179.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.46x = 3,329.25 × 1,179.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.46x = 3,927,815.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,927,815.86/2,220.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.92

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