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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.85, 3,036.89 and 1,316.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.85, 3,036.89 and 1,316.33 is: 1,816.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.85 : 3,036.89 = 1,316.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.85/3,036.89 = 1,316.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.85x = 3,036.89 × 1,316.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.85x = 3,997,542.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,997,542.83/2,200.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.36

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