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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,831.28, 3,904.41 and 2,200.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,831.28, 3,904.41 and 2,200.69 is: 3,034.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,831.28 : 3,904.41 = 2,200.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,831.28/3,904.41 = 2,200.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,831.28x = 3,904.41 × 2,200.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,831.28x = 8,592,396.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,592,396.04/2,831.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.82

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