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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.59, 3,302.54 and 641.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.59, 3,302.54 and 641.60 is: 962.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.59 : 3,302.54 = 641.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.59/3,302.54 = 641.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.59x = 3,302.54 × 641.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.59x = 2,118,909.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118,909.66/2,201.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.45

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