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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.58, 3,302.37 and 814.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.58, 3,302.37 and 814.86 is: 1,222.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.58 : 3,302.37 = 814.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.58/3,302.37 = 814.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.58x = 3,302.37 × 814.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.58x = 2,690,969.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,690,969.22/2,201.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.29

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