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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.08, 3,298.38 and 1,158.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.08, 3,298.38 and 1,158.66 is: 1,737.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.08 : 3,298.38 = 1,158.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.08/3,298.38 = 1,158.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.08x = 3,298.38 × 1,158.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.08x = 3,821,700.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,821,700.97/2,199.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.87

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