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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.49, 3,036.60 and 1,205.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.49, 3,036.60 and 1,205.76 is: 1,663.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.49 : 3,036.60 = 1,205.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.49/3,036.60 = 1,205.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.49x = 3,036.60 × 1,205.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.49x = 3,661,410.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661,410.82/2,200.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.91

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