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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.50, 3,302.26 and 902.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.50, 3,302.26 and 902.06 is: 1,353.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.50 : 3,302.26 = 902.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.50/3,302.26 = 902.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.50x = 3,302.26 × 902.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.50x = 2,978,836.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978,836.66/2,201.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.09

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