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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.80, 3,333.90 and 2,204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.80, 3,333.90 and 2,204.60 is: 3,309.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.80 : 3,333.90 = 2,204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.80/3,333.90 = 2,204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.80x = 3,333.90 × 2,204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.80x = 7,349,915.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,349,915.94/2,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,309.58

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