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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.95, 3,299.22 and 738.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.95, 3,299.22 and 738.75 is: 1,107.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.95 : 3,299.22 = 738.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.95/3,299.22 = 738.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.95x = 3,299.22 × 738.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.95x = 2,437,298.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,437,298.78/2,199.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.89

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