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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.94, 3,330 and 952.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.94, 3,330 and 952.96 is: 1,428.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.94 : 3,330 = 952.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.94/3,330 = 952.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.94x = 3,330 × 952.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.94x = 3,173,356.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173,356.80/2,220.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.83

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