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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.82, 3,030.08 and 1,200.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.82, 3,030.08 and 1,200.89 is: 1,657.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.82 : 3,030.08 = 1,200.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.82/3,030.08 = 1,200.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.82x = 3,030.08 × 1,200.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.82x = 3,638,792.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,638,792.77/2,195.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.15

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