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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.83, 3,037.14 and 1,206.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.83, 3,037.14 and 1,206.11 is: 1,664.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.83 : 3,037.14 = 1,206.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.83/3,037.14 = 1,206.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.83x = 3,037.14 × 1,206.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.83x = 3,663,109.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,663,109.74/2,200.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.42

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