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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.15, 3,034.67 and 1,204.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.15, 3,034.67 and 1,204.27 is: 1,661.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.15 : 3,034.67 = 1,204.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.15/3,034.67 = 1,204.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.15x = 3,034.67 × 1,204.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.15x = 3,654,565.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,654,565.05/2,199.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.81

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