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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.34, 3,036.76 and 1,269.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.34, 3,036.76 and 1,269.02 is: 1,751.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.34 : 3,036.76 = 1,269.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.34/3,036.76 = 1,269.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.34x = 3,036.76 × 1,269.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.34x = 3,853,709.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,853,709.18/2,200.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.42

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