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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.51, 3,299.37 and 556.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.51, 3,299.37 and 556.07 is: 834.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.51 : 3,299.37 = 556.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.51/3,299.37 = 556.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.51x = 3,299.37 × 556.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.51x = 1,834,669.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,669.69/2,199.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.13

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