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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.22, 3,036.31 and 1,205.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.22, 3,036.31 and 1,205.49 is: 1,663.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.22 : 3,036.31 = 1,205.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.22/3,036.31 = 1,205.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.22x = 3,036.31 × 1,205.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.22x = 3,660,238.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,660,238.33/2,200.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.58

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