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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.41, 3,033.32 and 2,043.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.41, 3,033.32 and 2,043.86 is: 2,814.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.41 : 3,033.32 = 2,043.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.41/3,033.32 = 2,043.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.41x = 3,033.32 × 2,043.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.41x = 6,199,656.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,199,656.03/2,202.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.94

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