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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.44, 3,029.70 and 1,200.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.44, 3,029.70 and 1,200.72 is: 1,657.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.44 : 3,029.70 = 1,200.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.44/3,029.70 = 1,200.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.44x = 3,029.70 × 1,200.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.44x = 3,637,837.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,637,837.25/2,195.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.00

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