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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.52, 3,292.72 and 1,681.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.52, 3,292.72 and 1,681.44 is: 2,517.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.52 : 3,292.72 = 1,681.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.52/3,292.72 = 1,681.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.52x = 3,292.72 × 1,681.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.52x = 5,536,511.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,536,511.12/2,199.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,517.15

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