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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.39, 3,299.15 and 966.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.39, 3,299.15 and 966.16 is: 1,449.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.39 : 3,299.15 = 966.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.39/3,299.15 = 966.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.39x = 3,299.15 × 966.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.39x = 3,187,506.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,506.76/2,199.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.27

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