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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.14, 3,035.79 and 1,316.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.14, 3,035.79 and 1,316.28 is: 1,816.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.14 : 3,035.79 = 1,316.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.14/3,035.79 = 1,316.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.14x = 3,035.79 × 1,316.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.14x = 3,995,949.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,995,949.66/2,200.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.23

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