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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.66, 3,302.54 and 558.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.66, 3,302.54 and 558.33 is: 837.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.66 : 3,302.54 = 558.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.66/3,302.54 = 558.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.66x = 3,302.54 × 558.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.66x = 1,843,909.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,909.19/2,201.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.51

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