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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.11, 3,035.01 and 1,491.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.11, 3,035.01 and 1,491.99 is: 2,058.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.11 : 3,035.01 = 1,491.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.11/3,035.01 = 1,491.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.11x = 3,035.01 × 1,491.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.11x = 4,528,204.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,528,204.57/2,200.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.17

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