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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.02, 3,033.33 and 1,452.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.02, 3,033.33 and 1,452.98 is: 2,004.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.02 : 3,033.33 = 1,452.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.02/3,033.33 = 1,452.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.02x = 3,033.33 × 1,452.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.02x = 4,407,367.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,407,367.82/2,199.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.24

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