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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.94, 3,299.94 and 660.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.94, 3,299.94 and 660.94 is: 991.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.94 : 3,299.94 = 660.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.94/3,299.94 = 660.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.94x = 3,299.94 × 660.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.94x = 2,181,054.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181,054.09/2,199.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.42

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