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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.33, 3,036.66 and 1,316.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.33, 3,036.66 and 1,316.12 is: 1,816.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.33 : 3,036.66 = 1,316.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.33/3,036.66 = 1,316.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.33x = 3,036.66 × 1,316.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.33x = 3,996,588.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,996,588.84/2,200.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.36

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