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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.84, 3,037.25 and 1,206.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.84, 3,037.25 and 1,206.19 is: 1,664.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.84 : 3,037.25 = 1,206.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.84/3,037.25 = 1,206.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.84x = 3,037.25 × 1,206.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.84x = 3,663,496.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,663,496.00/2,200.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.59

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