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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.51, 3,303.77 and 558.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.51, 3,303.77 and 558.93 is: 838.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.51 : 3,303.77 = 558.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.51/3,303.77 = 558.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.51x = 3,303.77 × 558.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.51x = 1,846,573.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846,573.37/2,202.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.40

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