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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.35, 3,301.86 and 814.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.35, 3,301.86 and 814.43 is: 1,221.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.35 : 3,301.86 = 814.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.35/3,301.86 = 814.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.35x = 3,301.86 × 814.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.35x = 2,689,117.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,689,117.33/2,201.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.58

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