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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.04, 3,299.98 and 661

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.04, 3,299.98 and 661 is: 991.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.04 : 3,299.98 = 661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.04/3,299.98 = 661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.04x = 3,299.98 × 661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.04x = 2,181,286.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181,286.78/2,200.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.48

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