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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.89, 3,301.24 and 557.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.89, 3,301.24 and 557.47 is: 836.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.89 : 3,301.24 = 557.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.89/3,301.24 = 557.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.89x = 3,301.24 × 557.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.89x = 1,840,342.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,342.26/2,200.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.18

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