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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.76, 3,037.06 and 1,317.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.76, 3,037.06 and 1,317.45 is: 1,818.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.76 : 3,037.06 = 1,317.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.76/3,037.06 = 1,317.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.76x = 3,037.06 × 1,317.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.76x = 4,001,174.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,001,174.70/2,200.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.09

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