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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.94, 3,294.12 and 1,331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.94, 3,294.12 and 1,331 is: 1,992.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.94 : 3,294.12 = 1,331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.94/3,294.12 = 1,331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.94x = 3,294.12 × 1,331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.94x = 4,384,473.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,384,473.72/2,200.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.09

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