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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.93, 3,301.56 and 814.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.93, 3,301.56 and 814.11 is: 1,221.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.93 : 3,301.56 = 814.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.93/3,301.56 = 814.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.93x = 3,301.56 × 814.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.93x = 2,687,833.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,687,833.01/2,199.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.78

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