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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.36, 3,299.06 and 812.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.36, 3,299.06 and 812.75 is: 1,219.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.36 : 3,299.06 = 812.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.36/3,299.06 = 812.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.36x = 3,299.06 × 812.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.36x = 2,681,290.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,290.46/2,199.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.12

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