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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.55, 3,284.09 and 2,015.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.55, 3,284.09 and 2,015.97 is: 3,005.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.55 : 3,284.09 = 2,015.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.55/3,284.09 = 2,015.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.55x = 3,284.09 × 2,015.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.55x = 6,620,622.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,620,622.21/2,202.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.89

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