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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.54, 3,331.08 and 921.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.54, 3,331.08 and 921.84 is: 1,382.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.54 : 3,331.08 = 921.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.54/3,331.08 = 921.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.54x = 3,331.08 × 921.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.54x = 3,070,722.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,070,722.79/2,220.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.87

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