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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.61, 3,299.87 and 812.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.61, 3,299.87 and 812.95 is: 1,219.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.61 : 3,299.87 = 812.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.61/3,299.87 = 812.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.61x = 3,299.87 × 812.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.61x = 2,682,641.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,682,641.66/2,199.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.60

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