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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.04, 3,301.54 and 535.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.04, 3,301.54 and 535.18 is: 802.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.04 : 3,301.54 = 535.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.04/3,301.54 = 535.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.04x = 3,301.54 × 535.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.04x = 1,766,901.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,901.89/2,201.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.76

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