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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.41, 3,301.05 and 967.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.41, 3,301.05 and 967.82 is: 1,451.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.41 : 3,301.05 = 967.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.41/3,301.05 = 967.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.41x = 3,301.05 × 967.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.41x = 3,194,800.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194,800.87/2,200.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.91

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