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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.47, 3,037.17 and 1,304.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.47, 3,037.17 and 1,304.25 is: 1,800.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.47 : 3,037.17 = 1,304.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.47/3,037.17 = 1,304.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.47x = 3,037.17 × 1,304.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.47x = 3,961,228.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,961,228.97/2,200.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.17

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