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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.76, 3,037.08 and 1,316.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.76, 3,037.08 and 1,316.39 is: 1,816.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.76 : 3,037.08 = 1,316.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.76/3,037.08 = 1,316.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.76x = 3,037.08 × 1,316.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.76x = 3,997,995.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,997,995.27/2,200.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.64

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