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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.18, 3,036.17 and 1,315.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.18, 3,036.17 and 1,315.46 is: 1,815.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.18 : 3,036.17 = 1,315.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.18/3,036.17 = 1,315.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.18x = 3,036.17 × 1,315.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.18x = 3,993,938.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,993,938.43/2,200.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.28

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