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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.97, 3,303.51 and 1,553.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.97, 3,303.51 and 1,553.97 is: 2,331.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.97 : 3,303.51 = 1,553.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.97/3,303.51 = 1,553.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.97x = 3,303.51 × 1,553.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.97x = 5,133,547.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,133,547.66/2,201.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.34

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