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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.26, 3,033.24 and 1,699.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.26, 3,033.24 and 1,699.76 is: 2,344.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.26 : 3,033.24 = 1,699.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.26/3,033.24 = 1,699.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.26x = 3,033.24 × 1,699.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.26x = 5,155,780.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,155,780.02/2,199.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.32

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