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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.21, 3,036.23 and 1,205.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.21, 3,036.23 and 1,205.45 is: 1,663.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.21 : 3,036.23 = 1,205.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.21/3,036.23 = 1,205.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.21x = 3,036.23 × 1,205.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.21x = 3,660,017.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,660,017.43/2,200.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.49

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