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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.06, 3,298.76 and 1,620.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.06, 3,298.76 and 1,620.88 is: 2,431.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.06 : 3,298.76 = 1,620.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.06/3,298.76 = 1,620.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.06x = 3,298.76 × 1,620.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.06x = 5,346,883.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,346,883.84/2,199.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,431.44

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