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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.45, 3,036.63 and 1,205.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.45, 3,036.63 and 1,205.75 is: 1,663.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.45 : 3,036.63 = 1,205.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.45/3,036.63 = 1,205.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.45x = 3,036.63 × 1,205.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.45x = 3,661,407.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661,407.45/2,200.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.93

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