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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.90, 3,301.14 and 814.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.90, 3,301.14 and 814.22 is: 1,221.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.90 : 3,301.14 = 814.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.90/3,301.14 = 814.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.90x = 3,301.14 × 814.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.90x = 2,687,837.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,687,837.71/2,199.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.80

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