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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.68, 3,300.06 and 1,045

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.68, 3,300.06 and 1,045 is: 1,566.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.68 : 3,300.06 = 1,045 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.68/3,300.06 = 1,045/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.68x = 3,300.06 × 1,045
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.68x = 3,448,562.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,448,562.70/2,201.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.33

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