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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.77, 3,035.70 and 1,205.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.77, 3,035.70 and 1,205.09 is: 1,663.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.77 : 3,035.70 = 1,205.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.77/3,035.70 = 1,205.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.77x = 3,035.70 × 1,205.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.77x = 3,658,284.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,658,284.85/2,199.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.03

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