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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.29, 3,295.76 and 2,132.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.29, 3,295.76 and 2,132.73 is: 3,196.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.29 : 3,295.76 = 2,132.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.29/3,295.76 = 2,132.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.29x = 3,295.76 × 2,132.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.29x = 7,028,955.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,028,955.56/2,199.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.02

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