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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.27, 3,036.41 and 1,205.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.27, 3,036.41 and 1,205.64 is: 1,663.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.27 : 3,036.41 = 1,205.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.27/3,036.41 = 1,205.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.27x = 3,036.41 × 1,205.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.27x = 3,660,817.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,660,817.35/2,200.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.80

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