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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.81, 3,037.01 and 1,206.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.81, 3,037.01 and 1,206.06 is: 1,664.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.81 : 3,037.01 = 1,206.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.81/3,037.01 = 1,206.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.81x = 3,037.01 × 1,206.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.81x = 3,662,816.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,662,816.28/2,200.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.31

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