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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.37, 3,299.54 and 738.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.37, 3,299.54 and 738.49 is: 1,107.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.37 : 3,299.54 = 738.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.37/3,299.54 = 738.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.37x = 3,299.54 × 738.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.37x = 2,436,677.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,436,677.29/2,199.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.90

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