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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.08, 3,035.06 and 1,267.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.08, 3,035.06 and 1,267.40 is: 1,749.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.08 : 3,035.06 = 1,267.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.08/3,035.06 = 1,267.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.08x = 3,035.06 × 1,267.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.08x = 3,846,635.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,846,635.04/2,199.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.20

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