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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.34, 3,278.28 and 2,095.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.34, 3,278.28 and 2,095.85 is: 3,122.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.34 : 3,278.28 = 2,095.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.34/3,278.28 = 2,095.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.34x = 3,278.28 × 2,095.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.34x = 6,870,783.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,870,783.14/2,200.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.60

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