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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.35, 3,331 and 660.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.35, 3,331 and 660.36 is: 990.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.35 : 3,331 = 660.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.35/3,331 = 660.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.35x = 3,331 × 660.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.35x = 2,199,659.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,199,659.16/2,220.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.68

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