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

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Solution

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

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.80 : 3,297.90 = 2,201.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.80/3,297.90 = 2,201.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.80x = 3,297.90 × 2,201.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.80x = 7,261,316.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,261,316.22/2,201.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.90

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