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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.16, 3,299.36 and 1,225.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.16, 3,299.36 and 1,225.96 is: 1,839.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.16 : 3,299.36 = 1,225.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.16/3,299.36 = 1,225.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.16x = 3,299.36 × 1,225.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.16x = 4,044,883.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,044,883.39/2,199.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.29

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