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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.87, 3,035.66 and 1,204.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.87, 3,035.66 and 1,204.99 is: 1,662.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.87 : 3,035.66 = 1,204.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.87/3,035.66 = 1,204.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.87x = 3,035.66 × 1,204.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.87x = 3,657,940.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,657,940.67/2,199.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.80

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