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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.85, 3,329.82 and 659.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.85, 3,329.82 and 659.87 is: 989.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.85 : 3,329.82 = 659.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.85/3,329.82 = 659.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.85x = 3,329.82 × 659.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.85x = 2,197,231.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,197,231.67/2,219.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.81

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