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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199, 3,034.62 and 1,314.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199, 3,034.62 and 1,314.93 is: 1,814.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199 : 3,034.62 = 1,314.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199/3,034.62 = 1,314.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199x = 3,034.62 × 1,314.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199x = 3,990,312.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,990,312.88/2,199
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.60

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