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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.60, 3,330.44 and 739.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.60, 3,330.44 and 739.58 is: 1,109.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.60 : 3,330.44 = 739.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.60/3,330.44 = 739.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.60x = 3,330.44 × 739.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.60x = 2,463,126.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,463,126.82/2,220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.22

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