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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865.06, 3,955.50 and 2,200.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865.06, 3,955.50 and 2,200.59 is: 3,038.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865.06 : 3,955.50 = 2,200.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865.06/3,955.50 = 2,200.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865.06x = 3,955.50 × 2,200.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865.06x = 8,704,433.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,704,433.75/2,865.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,038.13

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