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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161.82, 4,356.20 and 2,203.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161.82, 4,356.20 and 2,203.83 is: 3,036.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161.82 : 4,356.20 = 2,203.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161.82/4,356.20 = 2,203.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161.82x = 4,356.20 × 2,203.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161.82x = 9,600,324.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,600,324.12/3,161.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.33

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