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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.92, 3,329.92 and 885.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.92, 3,329.92 and 885.08 is: 1,327.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.92 : 3,329.92 = 885.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.92/3,329.92 = 885.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.92x = 3,329.92 × 885.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.92x = 2,947,245.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,245.59/2,220.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.04

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