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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.83, 3,301.41 and 814.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.83, 3,301.41 and 814.47 is: 1,222.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.83 : 3,301.41 = 814.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.83/3,301.41 = 814.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.83x = 3,301.41 × 814.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.83x = 2,688,904.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,688,904.07/2,199.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.33

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