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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.35, 3,300.93 and 901.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.35, 3,300.93 and 901.11 is: 1,351.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.35 : 3,300.93 = 901.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.35/3,300.93 = 901.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.35x = 3,300.93 × 901.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.35x = 2,974,501.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974,501.03/2,200.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.83

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