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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.09, 3,285.19 and 2,183.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.09, 3,285.19 and 2,183.34 is: 3,255.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.09 : 3,285.19 = 2,183.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.09/3,285.19 = 2,183.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.09x = 3,285.19 × 2,183.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.09x = 7,172,686.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,172,686.73/2,203.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.74

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