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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.84, 3,330.88 and 760

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.84, 3,330.88 and 760 is: 1,139.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.84 : 3,330.88 = 760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.84/3,330.88 = 760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.84x = 3,330.88 × 760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.84x = 2,531,468.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531,468.80/2,220.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.87

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