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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.31, 3,295.99 and 811.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.31, 3,295.99 and 811.34 is: 1,215.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.31 : 3,295.99 = 811.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.31/3,295.99 = 811.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.31x = 3,295.99 × 811.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.31x = 2,674,168.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674,168.53/2,199.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.91

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