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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.50, 3,299.93 and 901.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.50, 3,299.93 and 901.07 is: 1,351.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.50 : 3,299.93 = 901.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.50/3,299.93 = 901.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.50x = 3,299.93 × 901.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.50x = 2,973,446.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,973,446.92/2,199.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.88

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