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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.19, 3,036.78 and 1,316.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.19, 3,036.78 and 1,316.52 is: 1,817.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.19 : 3,036.78 = 1,316.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.19/3,036.78 = 1,316.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.19x = 3,036.78 × 1,316.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.19x = 3,997,981.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,997,981.61/2,200.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.11

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