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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.50, 3,330.94 and 739.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.50, 3,330.94 and 739.41 is: 1,109.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.50 : 3,330.94 = 739.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.50/3,330.94 = 739.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.50x = 3,330.94 × 739.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.50x = 2,462,930.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,930.35/2,220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.18

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