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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.40, 3,301.26 and 1,674.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.40, 3,301.26 and 1,674.52 is: 2,513.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.40 : 3,301.26 = 1,674.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.40/3,301.26 = 1,674.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.40x = 3,301.26 × 1,674.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.40x = 5,528,025.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,528,025.90/2,199.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,513.42

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