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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.40, 3,301.80 and 662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.40, 3,301.80 and 662.40 is: 993.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.40 : 3,301.80 = 662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.40/3,301.80 = 662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.40x = 3,301.80 × 662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.40x = 2,187,112.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,112.32/2,201.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.51

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