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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.32, 3,036.69 and 1,268.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.32, 3,036.69 and 1,268.82 is: 1,751.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.32 : 3,036.69 = 1,268.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.32/3,036.69 = 1,268.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.32x = 3,036.69 × 1,268.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.32x = 3,853,013.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,853,013.01/2,200.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.11

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