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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200, 3,300.42 and 901.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200, 3,300.42 and 901.48 is: 1,352.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200 : 3,300.42 = 901.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200/3,300.42 = 901.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200x = 3,300.42 × 901.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200x = 2,975,262.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,975,262.62/2,200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.39

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