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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.07, 3,299.01 and 738.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.07, 3,299.01 and 738.37 is: 1,107.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.07 : 3,299.01 = 738.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.07/3,299.01 = 738.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.07x = 3,299.01 × 738.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.07x = 2,435,890.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,890.01/2,199.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.69

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