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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.23, 3,041.67 and 2,137.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.23, 3,041.67 and 2,137.14 is: 2,927.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.23 : 3,041.67 = 2,137.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.23/3,041.67 = 2,137.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.23x = 3,041.67 × 2,137.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.23x = 6,500,482.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,500,482.64/2,220.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,927.84

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