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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.39, 3,029.72 and 1,200.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.39, 3,029.72 and 1,200.65 is: 1,656.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.39 : 3,029.72 = 1,200.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.39/3,029.72 = 1,200.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.39x = 3,029.72 × 1,200.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.39x = 3,637,612.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,637,612.17/2,195.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.94

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