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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.51, 3,328.10 and 659.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.51, 3,328.10 and 659.30 is: 988.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.51 : 3,328.10 = 659.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.51/3,328.10 = 659.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.51x = 3,328.10 × 659.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.51x = 2,194,211.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,211.93/2,219.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.60

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