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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.40, 3,297.60 and 1,105.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.40, 3,297.60 and 1,105.56 is: 1,656.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.40 : 3,297.60 = 1,105.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.40/3,297.60 = 1,105.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.40x = 3,297.60 × 1,105.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.40x = 3,645,694.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,645,694.66/2,200.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.83

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