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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.61, 3,302.45 and 662.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.61, 3,302.45 and 662.61 is: 993.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.61 : 3,302.45 = 662.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.61/3,302.45 = 662.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.61x = 3,302.45 × 662.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.61x = 2,188,233.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,233.08/2,201.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.92

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