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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.77, 3,303.72 and 969.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.77, 3,303.72 and 969.02 is: 1,454.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.77 : 3,303.72 = 969.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.77/3,303.72 = 969.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.77x = 3,303.72 × 969.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.77x = 3,201,373.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,201,373.18/2,201.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.00

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