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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.56, 3,033.78 and 1,501.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.56, 3,033.78 and 1,501.16 is: 2,070.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.56 : 3,033.78 = 1,501.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.56/3,033.78 = 1,501.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.56x = 3,033.78 × 1,501.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.56x = 4,554,189.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,554,189.18/2,199.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,070.50

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