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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.26, 3,036.35 and 1,205.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.26, 3,036.35 and 1,205.58 is: 1,663.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.26 : 3,036.35 = 1,205.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.26/3,036.35 = 1,205.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.26x = 3,036.35 × 1,205.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.26x = 3,660,577.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,660,577.23/2,200.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.70

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