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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.17, 3,284.53 and 2,123.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.17, 3,284.53 and 2,123.26 is: 3,169.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.17 : 3,284.53 = 2,123.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.17/3,284.53 = 2,123.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.17x = 3,284.53 × 2,123.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.17x = 6,973,911.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,973,911.17/2,200.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,169.71

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