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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.60, 3,300 and 902.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.60, 3,300 and 902.72 is: 1,353.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.60 : 3,300 = 902.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.60/3,300 = 902.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.60x = 3,300 × 902.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.60x = 2,978,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978,976/2,201.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.10

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