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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.80, 3,297.30 and 2,104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.80, 3,297.30 and 2,104.60 is: 3,151.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.80 : 3,297.30 = 2,104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.80/3,297.30 = 2,104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.80x = 3,297.30 × 2,104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.80x = 6,939,497.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,939,497.58/2,201.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.74

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