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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.78, 3,037.41 and 1,404.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.78, 3,037.41 and 1,404.45 is: 1,938.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.78 : 3,037.41 = 1,404.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.78/3,037.41 = 1,404.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.78x = 3,037.41 × 1,404.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.78x = 4,265,871.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,265,871.78/2,200.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.35

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