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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.11, 3,299.88 and 901.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.11, 3,299.88 and 901.49 is: 1,352.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.11 : 3,299.88 = 901.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.11/3,299.88 = 901.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.11x = 3,299.88 × 901.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.11x = 2,974,808.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974,808.82/2,199.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.73

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