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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.15, 3,281.69 and 2,047.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.15, 3,281.69 and 2,047.06 is: 3,053.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.15 : 3,281.69 = 2,047.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.15/3,281.69 = 2,047.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.15x = 3,281.69 × 2,047.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.15x = 6,717,816.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,717,816.33/2,200.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.34

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