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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.80, 3,297.90 and 1,104.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.80, 3,297.90 and 1,104.25 is: 1,653.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.80 : 3,297.90 = 1,104.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.80/3,297.90 = 1,104.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.80x = 3,297.90 × 1,104.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.80x = 3,641,706.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,641,706.08/2,201.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.97

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