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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.57, 3,330.50 and 759.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.57, 3,330.50 and 759.69 is: 1,139.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.57 : 3,330.50 = 759.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.57/3,330.50 = 759.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.57x = 3,330.50 × 759.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.57x = 2,530,143.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,530,143.75/2,220.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.41

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