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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.44, 3,036.70 and 1,205.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.44, 3,036.70 and 1,205.81 is: 1,664.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.44 : 3,036.70 = 1,205.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.44/3,036.70 = 1,205.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.44x = 3,036.70 × 1,205.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.44x = 3,661,683.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661,683.23/2,200.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.07

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