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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.16, 3,297.16 and 1,028.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.16, 3,297.16 and 1,028.90 is: 1,541.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.16 : 3,297.16 = 1,028.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.16/3,297.16 = 1,028.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.16x = 3,297.16 × 1,028.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.16x = 3,392,447.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,392,447.92/2,200.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.91

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