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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.32, 3,301.83 and 1,215.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.32, 3,301.83 and 1,215.09 is: 1,823.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.32 : 3,301.83 = 1,215.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.32/3,301.83 = 1,215.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.32x = 3,301.83 × 1,215.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.32x = 4,012,020.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,012,020.61/2,200.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.38

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