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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,943.73, 4,065.95 and 2,200.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,943.73, 4,065.95 and 2,200.99 is: 3,040.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,943.73 : 4,065.95 = 2,200.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,943.73/4,065.95 = 2,200.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,943.73x = 4,065.95 × 2,200.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,943.73x = 8,949,115.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,949,115.29/2,943.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.06

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