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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.78, 3,300.97 and 814.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.78, 3,300.97 and 814.08 is: 1,221.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.78 : 3,300.97 = 814.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.78/3,300.97 = 814.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.78x = 3,300.97 × 814.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.78x = 2,687,253.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,687,253.66/2,199.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.60

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