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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.28, 3,188.04 and 2,199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.28, 3,188.04 and 2,199 is: 3,016.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.28 : 3,188.04 = 2,199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.28/3,188.04 = 2,199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.28x = 3,188.04 × 2,199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.28x = 7,010,499.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,010,499.96/2,324.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.20

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