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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.76, 3,330 and 986.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.76, 3,330 and 986.94 is: 1,480.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.76 : 3,330 = 986.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.76/3,330 = 986.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.76x = 3,330 × 986.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.76x = 3,286,510.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,286,510.20/2,219.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.57

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