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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.41, 3,300.61 and 902.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.41, 3,300.61 and 902.79 is: 1,354.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.41 : 3,300.61 = 902.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.41/3,300.61 = 902.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.41x = 3,300.61 × 902.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.41x = 2,979,757.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,979,757.70/2,200.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.18

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