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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.06, 3,036.27 and 1,315.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.06, 3,036.27 and 1,315.93 is: 1,816.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.06 : 3,036.27 = 1,315.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.06/3,036.27 = 1,315.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.06x = 3,036.27 × 1,315.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.06x = 3,995,518.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,995,518.78/2,200.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.10

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