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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.60, 3,036.12 and 1,536.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.60, 3,036.12 and 1,536.20 is: 2,120.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.60 : 3,036.12 = 1,536.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.60/3,036.12 = 1,536.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.60x = 3,036.12 × 1,536.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.60x = 4,664,087.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,664,087.54/2,199.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.43

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