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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.76, 3,330.13 and 659.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.76, 3,330.13 and 659.89 is: 989.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.76 : 3,330.13 = 659.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.76/3,330.13 = 659.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.76x = 3,330.13 × 659.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.76x = 2,197,519.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,197,519.49/2,219.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.98

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