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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.50, 3,035.58 and 1,316.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.50, 3,035.58 and 1,316.22 is: 1,815.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.50 : 3,035.58 = 1,316.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.50/3,035.58 = 1,316.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.50x = 3,035.58 × 1,316.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.50x = 3,995,491.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,995,491.11/2,200.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.72

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