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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.85, 3,294.27 and 2,017.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.85, 3,294.27 and 2,017.98 is: 3,019.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.85 : 3,294.27 = 2,017.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.85/3,294.27 = 2,017.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.85x = 3,294.27 × 2,017.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.85x = 6,647,770.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,647,770.97/2,201.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.18

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