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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.60, 3,282.96 and 2,181.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.60, 3,282.96 and 2,181.84 is: 3,253.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.60 : 3,282.96 = 2,181.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.60/3,282.96 = 2,181.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.60x = 3,282.96 × 2,181.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.60x = 7,162,893.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,162,893.45/2,201.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.49

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