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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.36, 3,298.68 and 660

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.36, 3,298.68 and 660 is: 989.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.36 : 3,298.68 = 660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.36/3,298.68 = 660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.36x = 3,298.68 × 660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.36x = 2,177,128.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,177,128.80/2,199.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.89

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