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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.67, 3,035.82 and 1,315.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.67, 3,035.82 and 1,315.96 is: 1,816.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.67 : 3,035.82 = 1,315.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.67/3,035.82 = 1,315.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.67x = 3,035.82 × 1,315.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.67x = 3,995,017.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,995,017.69/2,199.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.19

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