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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.82, 3,330.25 and 659.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.82, 3,330.25 and 659.84 is: 989.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.82 : 3,330.25 = 659.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.82/3,330.25 = 659.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.82x = 3,330.25 × 659.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.82x = 2,197,413.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,197,413.86/2,219.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.91

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