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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.35, 3,301.25 and 968.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.35, 3,301.25 and 968.07 is: 1,452.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.35 : 3,301.25 = 968.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.35/3,301.25 = 968.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.35x = 3,301.25 × 968.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.35x = 3,195,836.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195,836.25/2,200.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.42

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