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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,040.61, 4,197.96 and 2,200.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,040.61, 4,197.96 and 2,200.01 is: 3,037.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,040.61 : 4,197.96 = 2,200.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,040.61/4,197.96 = 2,200.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,040.61x = 4,197.96 × 2,200.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,040.61x = 9,235,532.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,235,532.99/3,040.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.40

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