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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.56, 3,035.20 and 1,413.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.56, 3,035.20 and 1,413.52 is: 1,950.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.56 : 3,035.20 = 1,413.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.56/3,035.20 = 1,413.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.56x = 3,035.20 × 1,413.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.56x = 4,290,315.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,290,315.90/2,199.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.53

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