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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.81, 3,035.43 and 1,316.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.81, 3,035.43 and 1,316.01 is: 1,815.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.81 : 3,035.43 = 1,316.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.81/3,035.43 = 1,316.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.81x = 3,035.43 × 1,316.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.81x = 3,994,656.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,994,656.23/2,199.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.91

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