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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.47, 3,035.39 and 1,204.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.47, 3,035.39 and 1,204.85 is: 1,662.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.47 : 3,035.39 = 1,204.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.47/3,035.39 = 1,204.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.47x = 3,035.39 × 1,204.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.47x = 3,657,191.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,657,191.21/2,199.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.76

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