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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.53, 3,035.18 and 1,204.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.53, 3,035.18 and 1,204.81 is: 1,662.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.53 : 3,035.18 = 1,204.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.53/3,035.18 = 1,204.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.53x = 3,035.18 × 1,204.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.53x = 3,656,810.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,656,810.64/2,199.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.54

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