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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.29, 3,302.11 and 641.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.29, 3,302.11 and 641.32 is: 962.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.29 : 3,302.11 = 641.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.29/3,302.11 = 641.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.29x = 3,302.11 × 641.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.29x = 2,117,699.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,117,699.33/2,201.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.03

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