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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.78, 3,570.89 and 2,199.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.78, 3,570.89 and 2,199.35 is: 3,300.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.78 : 3,570.89 = 2,199.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.78/3,570.89 = 2,199.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.78x = 3,570.89 × 2,199.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.78x = 7,853,634.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,853,634.85/2,379.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,300.15

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