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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.03, 3,037.45 and 1,963.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.03, 3,037.45 and 1,963.57 is: 2,710.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.03 : 3,037.45 = 1,963.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.03/3,037.45 = 1,963.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.03x = 3,037.45 × 1,963.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.03x = 5,964,245.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,964,245.70/2,200.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,710.98

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