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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.36, 3,293.76 and 1,550.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.36, 3,293.76 and 1,550.40 is: 2,321.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.36 : 3,293.76 = 1,550.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.36/3,293.76 = 1,550.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.36x = 3,293.76 × 1,550.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.36x = 5,106,645.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,106,645.50/2,199.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,321.88

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