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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.78, 3,037.10 and 1,206.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.78, 3,037.10 and 1,206.08 is: 1,664.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.78 : 3,037.10 = 1,206.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.78/3,037.10 = 1,206.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.78x = 3,037.10 × 1,206.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.78x = 3,662,985.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,662,985.57/2,200.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.40

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