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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.37, 3,036.51 and 1,205.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.37, 3,036.51 and 1,205.66 is: 1,663.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.37 : 3,036.51 = 1,205.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.37/3,036.51 = 1,205.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.37x = 3,036.51 × 1,205.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.37x = 3,661,001.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661,001.09/2,200.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.82

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