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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.40, 3,299.10 and 1,162.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.40, 3,299.10 and 1,162.60 is: 1,743.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.40 : 3,299.10 = 1,162.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.40/3,299.10 = 1,162.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.40x = 3,299.10 × 1,162.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.40x = 3,835,533.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,835,533.66/2,199.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.90

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