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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.96, 3,301.08 and 2,151.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.96, 3,301.08 and 2,151.72 is: 3,222.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.96 : 3,301.08 = 2,151.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.96/3,301.08 = 2,151.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.96x = 3,301.08 × 2,151.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.96x = 7,102,999.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,102,999.86/2,203.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.84

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