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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.30, 3,035.28 and 1,951.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.30, 3,035.28 and 1,951.90 is: 2,692.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.30 : 3,035.28 = 1,951.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.30/3,035.28 = 1,951.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.30x = 3,035.28 × 1,951.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.30x = 5,924,563.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,924,563.03/2,200.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,692.62

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