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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.01, 3,329.51 and 659.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.01, 3,329.51 and 659.75 is: 989.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.01 : 3,329.51 = 659.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.01/3,329.51 = 659.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.01x = 3,329.51 × 659.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.01x = 2,196,624.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196,624.28/2,220.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.47

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