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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.04, 3,034.56 and 1,204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.04, 3,034.56 and 1,204.24 is: 1,661.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.04 : 3,034.56 = 1,204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.04/3,034.56 = 1,204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.04x = 3,034.56 × 1,204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.04x = 3,654,338.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,654,338.53/2,199.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.79

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