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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.12, 3,301.21 and 1,028.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.12, 3,301.21 and 1,028.69 is: 1,543.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.12 : 3,301.21 = 1,028.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.12/3,301.21 = 1,028.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.12x = 3,301.21 × 1,028.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.12x = 3,395,921.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,395,921.71/2,200.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.52

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