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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.60, 3,302.34 and 662.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.60, 3,302.34 and 662.60 is: 993.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.60 : 3,302.34 = 662.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.60/3,302.34 = 662.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.60x = 3,302.34 × 662.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.60x = 2,188,130.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,130.48/2,201.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.88

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