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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.92, 3,298.58 and 738.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.92, 3,298.58 and 738.68 is: 1,107.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.92 : 3,298.58 = 738.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.92/3,298.58 = 738.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.92x = 3,298.58 × 738.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.92x = 2,436,595.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,436,595.07/2,199.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.58

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