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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.20, 3,282.30 and 2,101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.20, 3,282.30 and 2,101.80 is: 3,152.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.20 : 3,282.30 = 2,101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.20/3,282.30 = 2,101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.20x = 3,282.30 × 2,101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.20x = 6,898,738.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,898,738.14/2,188.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.70

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