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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.57, 3,293.40 and 2,141.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.57, 3,293.40 and 2,141.34 is: 3,204.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.57 : 3,293.40 = 2,141.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.57/3,293.40 = 2,141.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.57x = 3,293.40 × 2,141.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.57x = 7,052,289.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,052,289.16/2,200.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.76

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