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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.60, 3,330.90 and 1,486.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.60, 3,330.90 and 1,486.20 is: 2,229.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.60 : 3,330.90 = 1,486.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.60/3,330.90 = 1,486.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.60x = 3,330.90 × 1,486.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.60x = 4,950,383.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,950,383.58/2,220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,229.30

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