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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.16, 3,029.31 and 1,200.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.16, 3,029.31 and 1,200.45 is: 1,656.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.16 : 3,029.31 = 1,200.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.16/3,029.31 = 1,200.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.16x = 3,029.31 × 1,200.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.16x = 3,636,535.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,636,535.19/2,195.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.62

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