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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.90, 3,301.35 and 968.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.90, 3,301.35 and 968.01 is: 1,452.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.90 : 3,301.35 = 968.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.90/3,301.35 = 968.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.90x = 3,301.35 × 968.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.90x = 3,195,734.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195,734.97/2,200.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.02

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