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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.88, 3,036.84 and 1,361.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.88, 3,036.84 and 1,361.72 is: 1,878.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.88 : 3,036.84 = 1,361.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.88/3,036.84 = 1,361.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.88x = 3,036.84 × 1,361.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.88x = 4,135,325.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,135,325.76/2,200.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.94

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