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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,199.98, 3,035.93 and 1,315.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,199.98, 3,035.93 and 1,315.28 is: 1,815.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,199.98 : 3,035.93 = 1,315.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,199.98/3,035.93 = 1,315.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,199.98x = 3,035.93 × 1,315.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,199.98x = 3,993,076.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,993,076.25/2,199.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.06

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