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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.09, 3,279.23 and 2,179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.09, 3,279.23 and 2,179.34 is: 3,249.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.09 : 3,279.23 = 2,179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.09/3,279.23 = 2,179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.09x = 3,279.23 × 2,179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.09x = 7,146,557.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,146,557.11/2,199.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.78

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