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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.53, 3,330.84 and 759.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.53, 3,330.84 and 759.67 is: 1,139.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.53 : 3,330.84 = 759.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.53/3,330.84 = 759.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.53x = 3,330.84 × 759.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.53x = 2,530,333.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,530,333.74/2,220.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.52

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