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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.86, 3,301.32 and 661.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.86, 3,301.32 and 661.86 is: 992.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.86 : 3,301.32 = 661.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.86/3,301.32 = 661.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.86x = 3,301.32 × 661.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.86x = 2,185,011.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,185,011.66/2,200.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.80

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