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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.79, 3,035.33 and 1,255.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.79, 3,035.33 and 1,255.15 is: 1,731.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.79 : 3,035.33 = 1,255.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.79/3,035.33 = 1,255.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.79x = 3,035.33 × 1,255.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.79x = 3,809,788.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,809,788.17/2,199.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.89

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