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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.91, 3,321.04 and 2,083.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.91, 3,321.04 and 2,083.84 is: 3,141.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.91 : 3,321.04 = 2,083.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.91/3,321.04 = 2,083.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.91x = 3,321.04 × 2,083.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.91x = 6,920,515.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,920,515.99/2,202.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.53

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