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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,532.81, 3,493.57 and 2,200.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,532.81, 3,493.57 and 2,200.67 is: 3,035.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,532.81 : 3,493.57 = 2,200.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,532.81/3,493.57 = 2,200.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,532.81x = 3,493.57 × 2,200.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,532.81x = 7,688,166.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,688,166.22/2,532.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.43

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