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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.38, 3,299.44 and 812.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.38, 3,299.44 and 812.72 is: 1,219.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.38 : 3,299.44 = 812.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.38/3,299.44 = 812.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.38x = 3,299.44 × 812.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.38x = 2,681,508.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,508.56/2,199.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.21

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