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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.20, 3,717.33 and 2,203.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.20, 3,717.33 and 2,203.75 is: 3,031.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.20 : 3,717.33 = 2,203.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.20/3,717.33 = 2,203.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.20x = 3,717.33 × 2,203.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.20x = 8,192,065.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,192,065.99/2,702.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.63

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