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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.55, 3,303.50 and 1,105.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.55, 3,303.50 and 1,105.89 is: 1,659.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.55 : 3,303.50 = 1,105.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.55/3,303.50 = 1,105.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.55x = 3,303.50 × 1,105.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.55x = 3,653,302.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,653,302.09/2,201.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.42

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