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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.72, 3,328.68 and 1,788.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.72, 3,328.68 and 1,788.24 is: 2,680.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.72 : 3,328.68 = 1,788.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.72/3,328.68 = 1,788.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.72x = 3,328.68 × 1,788.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.72x = 5,952,478.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,952,478.72/2,220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.43

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