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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.32, 3,301.85 and 2,032.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.32, 3,301.85 and 2,032.97 is: 3,050.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.32 : 3,301.85 = 2,032.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.32/3,301.85 = 2,032.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.32x = 3,301.85 × 2,032.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.32x = 6,712,550.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,712,550.57/2,200.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.72

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