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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.88, 3,037.05 and 1,205.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.88, 3,037.05 and 1,205.99 is: 1,664.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.88 : 3,037.05 = 1,205.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.88/3,037.05 = 1,205.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.88x = 3,037.05 × 1,205.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.88x = 3,662,645.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,662,645.90/2,200.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.18

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