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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.51, 3,029.85 and 1,200.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.51, 3,029.85 and 1,200.83 is: 1,657.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.51 : 3,029.85 = 1,200.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.51/3,029.85 = 1,200.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.51x = 3,029.85 × 1,200.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.51x = 3,638,319.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,638,319.63/2,195.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.17

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