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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.57, 3,329.31 and 659.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.57, 3,329.31 and 659.57 is: 989.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.57 : 3,329.31 = 659.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.57/3,329.31 = 659.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.57x = 3,329.31 × 659.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.57x = 2,195,896.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,896.35/2,219.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.34

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