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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.38, 3,036.51 and 1,316.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.38, 3,036.51 and 1,316.22 is: 1,816.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.38 : 3,036.51 = 1,316.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.38/3,036.51 = 1,316.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.38x = 3,036.51 × 1,316.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.38x = 3,996,715.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,996,715.19/2,200.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.37

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