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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.56, 3,329.78 and 660.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.56, 3,329.78 and 660.16 is: 989.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.56 : 3,329.78 = 660.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.56/3,329.78 = 660.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.56x = 3,329.78 × 660.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.56x = 2,198,198.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198,198.68/2,220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.93

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