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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.07, 3,277.18 and 2,083.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.07, 3,277.18 and 2,083.20 is: 3,103.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.07 : 3,277.18 = 2,083.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.07/3,277.18 = 2,083.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.07x = 3,277.18 × 2,083.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.07x = 6,827,023.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,827,023.98/2,200.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.10

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