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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.21, 3,295.65 and 1,735.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.21, 3,295.65 and 1,735.81 is: 2,600.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.21 : 3,295.65 = 1,735.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.21/3,295.65 = 1,735.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.21x = 3,295.65 × 1,735.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.21x = 5,720,605.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,720,605.75/2,200.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,600.03

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