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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.23, 3,300.32 and 534.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.23, 3,300.32 and 534.37 is: 801.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.23 : 3,300.32 = 534.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.23/3,300.32 = 534.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.23x = 3,300.32 × 534.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.23x = 1,763,594.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,594.25/2,200.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.55

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