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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.33, 3,302.01 and 662.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.33, 3,302.01 and 662.33 is: 993.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.33 : 3,302.01 = 662.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.33/3,302.01 = 662.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.33x = 3,302.01 × 662.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.33x = 2,187,016.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,016.97/2,201.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.50

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