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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.92, 3,037.15 and 1,206

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.92, 3,037.15 and 1,206 is: 1,664.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.92 : 3,037.15 = 1,206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.92/3,037.15 = 1,206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.92x = 3,037.15 × 1,206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.92x = 3,662,802.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,662,802.90/2,200.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.21

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