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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.60, 3,300.12 and 967.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.60, 3,300.12 and 967.32 is: 1,451.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.60 : 3,300.12 = 967.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.60/3,300.12 = 967.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.60x = 3,300.12 × 967.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.60x = 3,192,272.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,272.08/2,199.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.30

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