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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.56, 3,298.56 and 966.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.56, 3,298.56 and 966.36 is: 1,449.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.56 : 3,298.56 = 966.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.56/3,298.56 = 966.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.56x = 3,298.56 × 966.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.56x = 3,187,596.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,596.44/2,199.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.20

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