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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.77, 3,036.95 and 1,205.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.77, 3,036.95 and 1,205.85 is: 1,664.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.77 : 3,036.95 = 1,205.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.77/3,036.95 = 1,205.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.77x = 3,036.95 × 1,205.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.77x = 3,662,107.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,662,107.72/2,200.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.02

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