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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.93, 3,303.52 and 642.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.93, 3,303.52 and 642.40 is: 963.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.93 : 3,303.52 = 642.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.93/3,303.52 = 642.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.93x = 3,303.52 × 642.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.93x = 2,122,171.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,122,171.38/2,202.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.34

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