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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.94, 3,299.90 and 1,855.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.94, 3,299.90 and 1,855.48 is: 2,783.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.94 : 3,299.90 = 1,855.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.94/3,299.90 = 1,855.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.94x = 3,299.90 × 1,855.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.94x = 6,122,898.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,122,898.45/2,199.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,783.21

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