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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.54, 3,299.11 and 738.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.54, 3,299.11 and 738.51 is: 1,107.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.54 : 3,299.11 = 738.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.54/3,299.11 = 738.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.54x = 3,299.11 × 738.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.54x = 2,436,425.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,436,425.73/2,199.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.70

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