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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.50, 3,302.28 and 901.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.50, 3,302.28 and 901.98 is: 1,353.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.50 : 3,302.28 = 901.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.50/3,302.28 = 901.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.50x = 3,302.28 × 901.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.50x = 2,978,590.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978,590.51/2,200.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.60

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