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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.22, 3,300.07 and 901.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.22, 3,300.07 and 901.60 is: 1,352.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.22 : 3,300.07 = 901.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.22/3,300.07 = 901.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.22x = 3,300.07 × 901.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.22x = 2,975,343.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,975,343.11/2,199.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.91

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