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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.08, 3,036.04 and 1,315.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.08, 3,036.04 and 1,315.43 is: 1,815.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.08 : 3,036.04 = 1,315.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.08/3,036.04 = 1,315.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.08x = 3,036.04 × 1,315.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.08x = 3,993,679.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,993,679.63/2,200.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.24

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