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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.17, 3,036.24 and 1,360.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.17, 3,036.24 and 1,360.88 is: 1,878.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.17 : 3,036.24 = 1,360.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.17/3,036.24 = 1,360.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.17x = 3,036.24 × 1,360.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.17x = 4,131,943.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,131,943.11/2,200.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.01

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