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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.38, 3,308.85 and 2,110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.38, 3,308.85 and 2,110.50 is: 3,169.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.38 : 3,308.85 = 2,110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.38/3,308.85 = 2,110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.38x = 3,308.85 × 2,110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.38x = 6,983,327.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,983,327.93/2,203.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,169.37

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