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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.50, 3,036.50 and 1,205.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.50, 3,036.50 and 1,205.73 is: 1,663.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.50 : 3,036.50 = 1,205.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.50/3,036.50 = 1,205.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.50x = 3,036.50 × 1,205.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.50x = 3,661,193.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661,193.12/2,200.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.80

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