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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.34, 3,036.48 and 1,268.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.34, 3,036.48 and 1,268.84 is: 1,751.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.34 : 3,036.48 = 1,268.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.34/3,036.48 = 1,268.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.34x = 3,036.48 × 1,268.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.34x = 3,852,807.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,852,807.28/2,200.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.01

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