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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801.80, 4,204.05 and 2,143.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801.80, 4,204.05 and 2,143.45 is: 3,216.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801.80 : 4,204.05 = 2,143.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801.80/4,204.05 = 2,143.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801.80x = 4,204.05 × 2,143.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801.80x = 9,011,170.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,011,170.97/2,801.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,216.21

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