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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.51, 3,302.37 and 558.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.51, 3,302.37 and 558.07 is: 837.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.51 : 3,302.37 = 558.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.51/3,302.37 = 558.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.51x = 3,302.37 × 558.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.51x = 1,842,953.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,953.63/2,201.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.13

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