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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.88, 3,307.80 and 1,436.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.88, 3,307.80 and 1,436.24 is: 2,158.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.88 : 3,307.80 = 1,436.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.88/3,307.80 = 1,436.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.88x = 3,307.80 × 1,436.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.88x = 4,750,794.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,750,794.67/2,200.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,158.59

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