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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.35, 3,299.52 and 738.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.35, 3,299.52 and 738.46 is: 1,107.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.35 : 3,299.52 = 738.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.35/3,299.52 = 738.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.35x = 3,299.52 × 738.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.35x = 2,436,563.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,436,563.54/2,199.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.86

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