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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200, 3,295.88 and 1,103.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200, 3,295.88 and 1,103.08 is: 1,652.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200 : 3,295.88 = 1,103.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200/3,295.88 = 1,103.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200x = 3,295.88 × 1,103.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200x = 3,635,619.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,635,619.31/2,200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.55

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