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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.48, 3,303.71 and 559.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.48, 3,303.71 and 559.02 is: 838.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.48 : 3,303.71 = 559.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.48/3,303.71 = 559.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.48x = 3,303.71 × 559.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.48x = 1,846,839.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846,839.96/2,202.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.53

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