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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.96, 3,298.08 and 2,149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.96, 3,298.08 and 2,149.72 is: 3,219.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.96 : 3,298.08 = 2,149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.96/3,298.08 = 2,149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.96x = 3,298.08 × 2,149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.96x = 7,089,948.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,089,948.35/2,201.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.83

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