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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.29, 3,035.00 and 1,204.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.29, 3,035.00 and 1,204.51 is: 1,662.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.29 : 3,035.00 = 1,204.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.29/3,035.00 = 1,204.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.29x = 3,035.00 × 1,204.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.29x = 3,655,684.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,655,684.84/2,199.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.21

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