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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.52, 3,036.73 and 1,205.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.52, 3,036.73 and 1,205.88 is: 1,664.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.52 : 3,036.73 = 1,205.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.52/3,036.73 = 1,205.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.52x = 3,036.73 × 1,205.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.52x = 3,661,928.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661,928.96/2,200.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.12

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