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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.59, 3,036.82 and 1,205.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.59, 3,036.82 and 1,205.88 is: 1,664.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.59 : 3,036.82 = 1,205.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.59/3,036.82 = 1,205.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.59x = 3,036.82 × 1,205.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.59x = 3,662,030.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,662,030.62/2,200.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.11

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