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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.50, 3,036.69 and 2,014.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.50, 3,036.69 and 2,014.61 is: 2,780.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.50 : 3,036.69 = 2,014.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.50/3,036.69 = 2,014.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.50x = 3,036.69 × 2,014.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.50x = 6,117,730.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,117,730.86/2,200.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,780.15

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