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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.13, 3,328.65 and 986.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.13, 3,328.65 and 986.22 is: 1,479.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.13 : 3,328.65 = 986.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.13/3,328.65 = 986.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.13x = 3,328.65 × 986.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.13x = 3,282,781.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,282,781.20/2,219.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.31

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