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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.41, 3,321.80 and 2,084.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.41, 3,321.80 and 2,084.34 is: 3,142.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.41 : 3,321.80 = 2,084.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.41/3,321.80 = 2,084.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.41x = 3,321.80 × 2,084.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.41x = 6,923,750.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,923,750.19/2,203.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.29

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