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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.46, 3,300.69 and 557

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.46, 3,300.69 and 557 is: 835.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.46 : 3,300.69 = 557 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.46/3,300.69 = 557/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.46x = 3,300.69 × 557
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.46x = 1,838,484.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,484.33/2,200.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.50

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