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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.06, 3,276.01 and 2,121.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.06, 3,276.01 and 2,121.22 is: 3,158.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.06 : 3,276.01 = 2,121.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.06/3,276.01 = 2,121.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.06x = 3,276.01 × 2,121.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.06x = 6,949,144.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,949,144.68/2,200.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.61

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