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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.72, 3,300.80 and 1,226.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.72, 3,300.80 and 1,226.51 is: 1,840.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.72 : 3,300.80 = 1,226.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.72/3,300.80 = 1,226.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.72x = 3,300.80 × 1,226.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.72x = 4,048,441.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,048,441.57/2,199.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.43

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