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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.13, 3,299.06 and 812.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.13, 3,299.06 and 812.47 is: 1,218.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.13 : 3,299.06 = 812.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.13/3,299.06 = 812.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.13x = 3,299.06 × 812.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.13x = 2,680,378.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,680,378.01/2,199.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.84

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