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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.24, 3,034.89 and 1,204.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.24, 3,034.89 and 1,204.63 is: 1,662.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.24 : 3,034.89 = 1,204.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.24/3,034.89 = 1,204.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.24x = 3,034.89 × 1,204.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.24x = 3,655,911.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,655,911.95/2,199.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.35

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