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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.96, 3,036.69 and 1,538.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.96, 3,036.69 and 1,538.19 is: 2,123.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.96 : 3,036.69 = 1,538.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.96/3,036.69 = 1,538.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.96x = 3,036.69 × 1,538.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.96x = 4,671,006.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,671,006.19/2,199.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,123.22

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