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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.41, 3,300.50 and 900.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.41, 3,300.50 and 900.91 is: 1,351.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.41 : 3,300.50 = 900.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.41/3,300.50 = 900.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.41x = 3,300.50 × 900.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.41x = 2,973,453.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,973,453.46/2,199.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.93

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