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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.95, 3,036.03 and 1,360.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.95, 3,036.03 and 1,360.01 is: 1,876.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.95 : 3,036.03 = 1,360.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.95/3,036.03 = 1,360.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.95x = 3,036.03 × 1,360.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.95x = 4,129,015.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,129,015.98/2,199.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.87

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