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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.31, 3,301.76 and 814.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.31, 3,301.76 and 814.66 is: 1,221.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.31 : 3,301.76 = 814.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.31/3,301.76 = 814.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.31x = 3,301.76 × 814.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.31x = 2,689,795.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,689,795.29/2,201.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.91

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