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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.60, 3,297.96 and 1,969.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.60, 3,297.96 and 1,969.20 is: 2,952.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.60 : 3,297.96 = 1,969.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.60/3,297.96 = 1,969.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.60x = 3,297.96 × 1,969.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.60x = 6,494,342.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,494,342.83/2,199.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,952.51

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