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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.21, 3,036.29 and 1,205.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.21, 3,036.29 and 1,205.55 is: 1,663.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.21 : 3,036.29 = 1,205.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.21/3,036.29 = 1,205.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.21x = 3,036.29 × 1,205.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.21x = 3,660,399.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,660,399.41/2,200.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.66

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