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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.68, 3,326.60 and 1,342.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.68, 3,326.60 and 1,342.72 is: 2,011.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.68 : 3,326.60 = 1,342.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.68/3,326.60 = 1,342.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.68x = 3,326.60 × 1,342.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.68x = 4,466,692.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,466,692.35/2,220.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.41

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