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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.35, 3,035.16 and 1,204.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.35, 3,035.16 and 1,204.67 is: 1,662.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.35 : 3,035.16 = 1,204.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.35/3,035.16 = 1,204.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.35x = 3,035.16 × 1,204.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.35x = 3,656,351.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,656,351.02/2,199.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.47

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