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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.28, 3,035.08 and 1,482.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.28, 3,035.08 and 1,482.42 is: 2,045.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.28 : 3,035.08 = 1,482.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.28/3,035.08 = 1,482.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.28x = 3,035.08 × 1,482.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.28x = 4,499,263.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,499,263.29/2,199.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.79

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