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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.60, 3,301.00 and 1,225.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.60, 3,301.00 and 1,225.97 is: 1,839.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.60 : 3,301.00 = 1,225.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.60/3,301.00 = 1,225.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.60x = 3,301.00 × 1,225.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.60x = 4,046,907.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,046,907.40/2,200.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.00

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