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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.16, 3,039.24 and 2,003.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.16, 3,039.24 and 2,003.36 is: 2,767.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.16 : 3,039.24 = 2,003.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.16/3,039.24 = 2,003.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.16x = 3,039.24 × 2,003.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.16x = 6,088,691.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,088,691.85/2,200.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.39

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