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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.52, 3,299.38 and 556.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.52, 3,299.38 and 556.08 is: 834.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.52 : 3,299.38 = 556.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.52/3,299.38 = 556.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.52x = 3,299.38 × 556.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.52x = 1,834,727.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,727.15/2,199.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.15

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