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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.80, 3,301.82 and 903.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.80, 3,301.82 and 903.20 is: 1,355.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.80 : 3,301.82 = 903.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.80/3,301.82 = 903.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.80x = 3,301.82 × 903.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.80x = 2,982,203.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,982,203.82/2,200.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.05

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