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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.77, 3,300.21 and 814.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.77, 3,300.21 and 814.19 is: 1,220.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.77 : 3,300.21 = 814.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.77/3,300.21 = 814.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.77x = 3,300.21 × 814.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.77x = 2,686,981.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,686,981.48/2,200.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.93

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