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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.04, 3,299.33 and 1,379.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.04, 3,299.33 and 1,379.89 is: 2,068.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.04 : 3,299.33 = 1,379.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.04/3,299.33 = 1,379.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.04x = 3,299.33 × 1,379.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.04x = 4,552,701.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,552,701.49/2,201.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.44

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