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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.51, 3,298.32 and 738.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.51, 3,298.32 and 738.27 is: 1,107.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.51 : 3,298.32 = 738.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.51/3,298.32 = 738.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.51x = 3,298.32 × 738.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.51x = 2,435,050.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,050.71/2,199.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.09

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