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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.01, 3,331 and 660.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.01, 3,331 and 660.75 is: 990.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.01 : 3,331 = 660.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.01/3,331 = 660.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.01x = 3,331 × 660.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.01x = 2,200,958.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,200,958.25/2,221.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.97

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