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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.10, 3,035.85 and 1,315.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.10, 3,035.85 and 1,315.58 is: 1,815.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.10 : 3,035.85 = 1,315.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.10/3,035.85 = 1,315.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.10x = 3,035.85 × 1,315.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.10x = 3,993,903.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,993,903.54/2,200.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.33

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