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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.14, 3,329.06 and 659.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.14, 3,329.06 and 659.93 is: 989.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.14 : 3,329.06 = 659.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.14/3,329.06 = 659.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.14x = 3,329.06 × 659.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.14x = 2,196,951.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196,951.59/2,220.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.55

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