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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.64, 3,302.46 and 558.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.64, 3,302.46 and 558.32 is: 837.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.64 : 3,302.46 = 558.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.64/3,302.46 = 558.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.64x = 3,302.46 × 558.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.64x = 1,843,812.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,812.95/2,201.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.47

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