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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.62, 3,300.35 and 902.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.62, 3,300.35 and 902.00 is: 1,353.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.62 : 3,300.35 = 902.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.62/3,300.35 = 902.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.62x = 3,300.35 × 902.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.62x = 2,976,919.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,976,919.44/2,199.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.38

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