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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.82, 3,297.45 and 901.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.82, 3,297.45 and 901.18 is: 1,350.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.82 : 3,297.45 = 901.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.82/3,297.45 = 901.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.82x = 3,297.45 × 901.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.82x = 2,971,595.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,595.99/2,199.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.84

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