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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.23, 3,035.82 and 1,492.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.23, 3,035.82 and 1,492.17 is: 2,058.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.23 : 3,035.82 = 1,492.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.23/3,035.82 = 1,492.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.23x = 3,035.82 × 1,492.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.23x = 4,529,959.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,529,959.53/2,200.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.86

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