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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.32, 3,277.55 and 2,083.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.32, 3,277.55 and 2,083.45 is: 3,103.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.32 : 3,277.55 = 2,083.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.32/3,277.55 = 2,083.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.32x = 3,277.55 × 2,083.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.32x = 6,828,616.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,828,616.76/2,200.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.47

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