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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.75, 3,302.62 and 2,055.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.75, 3,302.62 and 2,055.95 is: 3,083.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.75 : 3,302.62 = 2,055.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.75/3,302.62 = 2,055.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.75x = 3,302.62 × 2,055.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.75x = 6,790,005.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,790,005.08/2,201.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.92

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