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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.81, 3,329.24 and 659.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.81, 3,329.24 and 659.39 is: 988.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.81 : 3,329.24 = 659.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.81/3,329.24 = 659.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.81x = 3,329.24 × 659.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.81x = 2,195,267.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,267.56/2,219.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.94

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