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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.19, 3,302.37 and 968.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.19, 3,302.37 and 968.88 is: 1,453.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.19 : 3,302.37 = 968.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.19/3,302.37 = 968.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.19x = 3,302.37 × 968.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.19x = 3,199,600.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,199,600.25/2,201.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.58

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