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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.29, 3,032.28 and 2,026.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.29, 3,032.28 and 2,026.31 is: 2,788.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.29 : 3,032.28 = 2,026.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.29/3,032.28 = 2,026.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.29x = 3,032.28 × 2,026.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.29x = 6,144,324.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,144,324.13/2,203.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,788.70

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