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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.47, 3,390.03 and 2,199.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.47, 3,390.03 and 2,199.55 is: 3,297.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.47 : 3,390.03 = 2,199.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.47/3,390.03 = 2,199.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.47x = 3,390.03 × 2,199.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.47x = 7,456,540.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,456,540.49/2,261.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.21

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