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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.93, 3,298.57 and 900.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.93, 3,298.57 and 900.85 is: 1,350.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.93 : 3,298.57 = 900.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.93/3,298.57 = 900.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.93x = 3,298.57 × 900.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.93x = 2,971,516.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,516.78/2,200.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.12

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