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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.40, 3,296.30 and 899.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.40, 3,296.30 and 899.40 is: 1,347.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.40 : 3,296.30 = 899.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.40/3,296.30 = 899.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.40x = 3,296.30 × 899.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.40x = 2,964,692.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964,692.22/2,199.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.95

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