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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.72, 3,299.22 and 813.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.72, 3,299.22 and 813.71 is: 1,220.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.72 : 3,299.22 = 813.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.72/3,299.22 = 813.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.72x = 3,299.22 × 813.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.72x = 2,684,591.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,591.81/2,199.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.42

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