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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.15, 3,035.75 and 1,492.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.15, 3,035.75 and 1,492.29 is: 2,059.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.15 : 3,035.75 = 1,492.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.15/3,035.75 = 1,492.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.15x = 3,035.75 × 1,492.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.15x = 4,530,211.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,530,211.91/2,199.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.98

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