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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.60, 3,329.82 and 759.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.60, 3,329.82 and 759.36 is: 1,138.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.60 : 3,329.82 = 759.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.60/3,329.82 = 759.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.60x = 3,329.82 × 759.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.60x = 2,528,532.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528,532.12/2,220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.67

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