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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.24, 3,329.60 and 986.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.24, 3,329.60 and 986.73 is: 1,480.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.24 : 3,329.60 = 986.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.24/3,329.60 = 986.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.24x = 3,329.60 × 986.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.24x = 3,285,411.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,285,411.27/2,219.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.43

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