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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.97, 3,301.97 and 902.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.97, 3,301.97 and 902.44 is: 1,353.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.97 : 3,301.97 = 902.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.97/3,301.97 = 902.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.97x = 3,301.97 × 902.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.97x = 2,979,829.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,979,829.42/2,200.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.87

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