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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.26, 3,036.90 and 1,304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.26, 3,036.90 and 1,304.92 is: 1,800.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.26 : 3,036.90 = 1,304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.26/3,036.90 = 1,304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.26x = 3,036.90 × 1,304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.26x = 3,962,911.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,962,911.55/2,201.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.29

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