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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.90, 3,299.49 and 813.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.90, 3,299.49 and 813.89 is: 1,220.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.90 : 3,299.49 = 813.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.90/3,299.49 = 813.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.90x = 3,299.49 × 813.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.90x = 2,685,421.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,685,421.92/2,199.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.70

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