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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.07, 3,299.28 and 738.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.07, 3,299.28 and 738.10 is: 1,107.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.07 : 3,299.28 = 738.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.07/3,299.28 = 738.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.07x = 3,299.28 × 738.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.07x = 2,435,198.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,198.57/2,199.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.38

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