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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.96, 4,121.86 and 2,200.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.96, 4,121.86 and 2,200.08 is: 3,307.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.96 : 4,121.86 = 2,200.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.96/4,121.86 = 2,200.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.96x = 4,121.86 × 2,200.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.96x = 9,068,421.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,068,421.75/2,741.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.28

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