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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.01, 3,320.21 and 2,097.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.01, 3,320.21 and 2,097.53 is: 3,128.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.01 : 3,320.21 = 2,097.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.01/3,320.21 = 2,097.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.01x = 3,320.21 × 2,097.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.01x = 6,964,240.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,964,240.08/2,226.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.58

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