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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.68, 3,299.52 and 967.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.68, 3,299.52 and 967.08 is: 1,450.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.68 : 3,299.52 = 967.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.68/3,299.52 = 967.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.68x = 3,299.52 × 967.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.68x = 3,190,899.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,190,899.80/2,199.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.62

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