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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.10, 3,301.02 and 966.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.10, 3,301.02 and 966.65 is: 1,450.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.10 : 3,301.02 = 966.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.10/3,301.02 = 966.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.10x = 3,301.02 × 966.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.10x = 3,190,930.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,190,930.98/2,200.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.36

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