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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.40, 3,029.60 and 1,200.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.40, 3,029.60 and 1,200.66 is: 1,656.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.40 : 3,029.60 = 1,200.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.40/3,029.60 = 1,200.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.40x = 3,029.60 × 1,200.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.40x = 3,637,519.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,637,519.54/2,195.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.88

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