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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,821.58, 4,233.98 and 2,203.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,821.58, 4,233.98 and 2,203.55 is: 3,306.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,821.58 : 4,233.98 = 2,203.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,821.58/4,233.98 = 2,203.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,821.58x = 4,233.98 × 2,203.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,821.58x = 9,329,770.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,329,770.97/2,821.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.58

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