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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.84, 3,331.62 and 759.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.84, 3,331.62 and 759.62 is: 1,139.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.84 : 3,331.62 = 759.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.84/3,331.62 = 759.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.84x = 3,331.62 × 759.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.84x = 2,530,765.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,530,765.18/2,220.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.55

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