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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.84, 3,301.25 and 902.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.84, 3,301.25 and 902.31 is: 1,353.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.84 : 3,301.25 = 902.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.84/3,301.25 = 902.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.84x = 3,301.25 × 902.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.84x = 2,978,750.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978,750.89/2,200.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.46

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