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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.82, 3,329.10 and 659.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.82, 3,329.10 and 659.76 is: 989.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.82 : 3,329.10 = 659.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.82/3,329.10 = 659.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.82x = 3,329.10 × 659.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.82x = 2,196,407.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196,407.02/2,219.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.45

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