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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.30, 3,306.51 and 2,127.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.30, 3,306.51 and 2,127.49 is: 3,195.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.30 : 3,306.51 = 2,127.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.30/3,306.51 = 2,127.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.30x = 3,306.51 × 2,127.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.30x = 7,034,566.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,034,566.96/2,201.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.64

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