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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.29, 3,298.75 and 2,134.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.29, 3,298.75 and 2,134.73 is: 3,199.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.29 : 3,298.75 = 2,134.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.29/3,298.75 = 2,134.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.29x = 3,298.75 × 2,134.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.29x = 7,041,940.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,041,940.59/2,201.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.01

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