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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.02, 3,302.92 and 558.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.02, 3,302.92 and 558.47 is: 837.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.02 : 3,302.92 = 558.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.02/3,302.92 = 558.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.02x = 3,302.92 × 558.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.02x = 1,844,581.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844,581.73/2,202.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.68

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