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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.74, 3,035.68 and 1,501.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.74, 3,035.68 and 1,501.34 is: 2,071.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.74 : 3,035.68 = 1,501.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.74/3,035.68 = 1,501.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.74x = 3,035.68 × 1,501.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.74x = 4,557,587.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,557,587.81/2,199.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,071.88

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