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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.72, 3,036.89 and 1,205.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.72, 3,036.89 and 1,205.79 is: 1,663.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.72 : 3,036.89 = 1,205.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.72/3,036.89 = 1,205.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.72x = 3,036.89 × 1,205.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.72x = 3,661,851.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661,851.59/2,200.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.93

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