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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200, 3,036.36 and 1,413.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200, 3,036.36 and 1,413.96 is: 1,951.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200 : 3,036.36 = 1,413.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200/3,036.36 = 1,413.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200x = 3,036.36 × 1,413.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200x = 4,293,291.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,293,291.59/2,200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.50

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