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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.52, 3,330.18 and 760

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.52, 3,330.18 and 760 is: 1,139.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.52 : 3,330.18 = 760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.52/3,330.18 = 760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.52x = 3,330.18 × 760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.52x = 2,530,936.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,530,936.80/2,220.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.79

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