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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.89, 3,037.23 and 1,206.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.89, 3,037.23 and 1,206.21 is: 1,664.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.89 : 3,037.23 = 1,206.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.89/3,037.23 = 1,206.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.89x = 3,037.23 × 1,206.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.89x = 3,663,525.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,663,525.03/2,200.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.57

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