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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.55, 3,302.73 and 1,161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.55, 3,302.73 and 1,161.32 is: 1,742.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.55 : 3,302.73 = 1,161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.55/3,302.73 = 1,161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.55x = 3,302.73 × 1,161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.55x = 3,835,509.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,835,509.89/2,200.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.98

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