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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.83, 3,944.75 and 2,199.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.83, 3,944.75 and 2,199.99 is: 3,299.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.83 : 3,944.75 = 2,199.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.83/3,944.75 = 2,199.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.83x = 3,944.75 × 2,199.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.83x = 8,678,399.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,678,399.55/2,629.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.99

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