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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.65, 3,331.06 and 660.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.65, 3,331.06 and 660.62 is: 990.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.65 : 3,331.06 = 660.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.65/3,331.06 = 660.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.65x = 3,331.06 × 660.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.65x = 2,200,546.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,200,546.55/2,220.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.95

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