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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.26, 3,297.69 and 899.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.26, 3,297.69 and 899.66 is: 1,349.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.26 : 3,297.69 = 899.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.26/3,297.69 = 899.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.26x = 3,297.69 × 899.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.26x = 2,966,799.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,966,799.79/2,199.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.00

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