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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.98, 3,331.31 and 760.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.98, 3,331.31 and 760.10 is: 1,140.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.98 : 3,331.31 = 760.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.98/3,331.31 = 760.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.98x = 3,331.31 × 760.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.98x = 2,532,108.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,108.27/2,220.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.09

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