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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.06, 3,036.05 and 1,205.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.06, 3,036.05 and 1,205.35 is: 1,663.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.06 : 3,036.05 = 1,205.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.06/3,036.05 = 1,205.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.06x = 3,036.05 × 1,205.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.06x = 3,659,502.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,659,502.87/2,200.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.37

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