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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.04, 3,029.09 and 1,200.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.04, 3,029.09 and 1,200.32 is: 1,656.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.04 : 3,029.09 = 1,200.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.04/3,029.09 = 1,200.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.04x = 3,029.09 × 1,200.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.04x = 3,635,877.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,635,877.31/2,195.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.41

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