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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.78, 3,294.69 and 1,332.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.78, 3,294.69 and 1,332.46 is: 1,994.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.78 : 3,294.69 = 1,332.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.78/3,294.69 = 1,332.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.78x = 3,294.69 × 1,332.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.78x = 4,390,042.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,390,042.64/2,200.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.77

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