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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.09, 3,034.75 and 1,204.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.09, 3,034.75 and 1,204.41 is: 1,662.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.09 : 3,034.75 = 1,204.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.09/3,034.75 = 1,204.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.09x = 3,034.75 × 1,204.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.09x = 3,655,083.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,655,083.25/2,199.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.09

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