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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.89, 3,330.65 and 759.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.89, 3,330.65 and 759.71 is: 1,139.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.89 : 3,330.65 = 759.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.89/3,330.65 = 759.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.89x = 3,330.65 × 759.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.89x = 2,530,307.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,530,307.66/2,220.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.32

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