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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.94, 3,292.62 and 1,330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.94, 3,292.62 and 1,330 is: 1,990.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.94 : 3,292.62 = 1,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.94/3,292.62 = 1,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.94x = 3,292.62 × 1,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.94x = 4,379,184.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,379,184.60/2,199.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,990.59

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