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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.65, 3,329.91 and 1,296.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.65, 3,329.91 and 1,296.48 is: 1,944.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.65 : 3,329.91 = 1,296.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.65/3,329.91 = 1,296.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.65x = 3,329.91 × 1,296.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.65x = 4,317,161.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,317,161.72/2,220.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,944.10

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