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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.44, 3,035.25 and 1,204.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.44, 3,035.25 and 1,204.76 is: 1,662.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.44 : 3,035.25 = 1,204.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.44/3,035.25 = 1,204.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.44x = 3,035.25 × 1,204.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.44x = 3,656,732.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,656,732.61/2,199.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.58

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