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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.08, 3,328.95 and 659.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.08, 3,328.95 and 659.87 is: 989.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.08 : 3,328.95 = 659.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.08/3,328.95 = 659.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.08x = 3,328.95 × 659.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.08x = 2,196,674.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196,674.24/2,220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.46

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