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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.57, 3,291.91 and 2,140.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.57, 3,291.91 and 2,140.34 is: 3,203.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.57 : 3,291.91 = 2,140.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.57/3,291.91 = 2,140.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.57x = 3,291.91 × 2,140.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.57x = 7,045,784.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,045,784.84/2,199.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.26

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