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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.08, 3,286.25 and 1,995.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.08, 3,286.25 and 1,995.33 is: 2,976.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.08 : 3,286.25 = 1,995.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.08/3,286.25 = 1,995.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.08x = 3,286.25 × 1,995.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.08x = 6,557,143.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,557,143.24/2,203.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,976.35

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