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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.51, 3,299.46 and 738.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.51, 3,299.46 and 738.67 is: 1,108.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.51 : 3,299.46 = 738.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.51/3,299.46 = 738.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.51x = 3,299.46 × 738.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.51x = 2,437,212.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,437,212.12/2,199.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.07

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