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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.06, 3,493.91 and 2,200.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.06, 3,493.91 and 2,200.91 is: 3,035.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.06 : 3,493.91 = 2,200.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.06/3,493.91 = 2,200.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.06x = 3,493.91 × 2,200.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.06x = 7,689,795.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,689,795.70/2,533.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.78

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