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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.46, 3,036.62 and 1,192.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.46, 3,036.62 and 1,192.15 is: 1,645.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.46 : 3,036.62 = 1,192.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.46/3,036.62 = 1,192.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.46x = 3,036.62 × 1,192.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.46x = 3,620,104.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,620,104.37/2,200.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.16

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