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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.80, 3,301.51 and 901.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.80, 3,301.51 and 901.97 is: 1,353.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.80 : 3,301.51 = 901.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.80/3,301.51 = 901.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.80x = 3,301.51 × 901.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.80x = 2,977,858.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,977,858.28/2,200.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.08

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