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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.10, 3,302.85 and 558.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.10, 3,302.85 and 558.50 is: 837.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.10 : 3,302.85 = 558.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.10/3,302.85 = 558.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.10x = 3,302.85 × 558.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.10x = 1,844,649.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844,649.98/2,202.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.68

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