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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.80, 3,331.67 and 660.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.80, 3,331.67 and 660.87 is: 991.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.80 : 3,331.67 = 660.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.80/3,331.67 = 660.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.80x = 3,331.67 × 660.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.80x = 2,201,797.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,797.45/2,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.45

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