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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.54, 3,036.36 and 1,255.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.54, 3,036.36 and 1,255.90 is: 1,732.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.54 : 3,036.36 = 1,255.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.54/3,036.36 = 1,255.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.54x = 3,036.36 × 1,255.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.54x = 3,813,364.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,813,364.52/2,200.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.92

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