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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.93, 3,264.66 and 2,179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.93, 3,264.66 and 2,179.36 is: 3,228.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.93 : 3,264.66 = 2,179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.93/3,264.66 = 2,179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.93x = 3,264.66 × 2,179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.93x = 7,114,869.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,114,869.42/2,203.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.26

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