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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.07, 3,513.11 and 2,199.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.07, 3,513.11 and 2,199.51 is: 3,299.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.07 : 3,513.11 = 2,199.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.07/3,513.11 = 2,199.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.07x = 3,513.11 × 2,199.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.07x = 7,727,109.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,727,109.58/2,342.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.27

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