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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.56, 3,034.33 and 1,314.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.56, 3,034.33 and 1,314.70 is: 1,813.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.56 : 3,034.33 = 1,314.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.56/3,034.33 = 1,314.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.56x = 3,034.33 × 1,314.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.56x = 3,989,222.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,989,222.78/2,199.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.65

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