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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.16, 3,287.75 and 2,139.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.16, 3,287.75 and 2,139.41 is: 3,188.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.16 : 3,287.75 = 2,139.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.16/3,287.75 = 2,139.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.16x = 3,287.75 × 2,139.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.16x = 7,033,818.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,033,818.09/2,206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,188.27

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