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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.57, 3,035.58 and 1,316.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.57, 3,035.58 and 1,316.15 is: 1,815.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.57 : 3,035.58 = 1,316.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.57/3,035.58 = 1,316.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.57x = 3,035.58 × 1,316.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.57x = 3,995,269.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,995,269.89/2,200.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.56

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