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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.37, 3,030.84 and 2,052.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.37, 3,030.84 and 2,052.33 is: 2,825.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.37 : 3,030.84 = 2,052.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.37/3,030.84 = 2,052.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.37x = 3,030.84 × 2,052.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.37x = 6,220,283.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,220,283.86/2,201.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,825.64

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