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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.38, 3,029.61 and 1,200.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.38, 3,029.61 and 1,200.65 is: 1,656.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.38 : 3,029.61 = 1,200.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.38/3,029.61 = 1,200.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.38x = 3,029.61 × 1,200.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.38x = 3,637,501.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,637,501.25/2,195.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.89

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