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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,642.04, 3,639.89 and 2,199.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,642.04, 3,639.89 and 2,199.17 is: 3,029.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,642.04 : 3,639.89 = 2,199.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,642.04/3,639.89 = 2,199.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,642.04x = 3,639.89 × 2,199.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,642.04x = 8,004,707.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,004,707.70/2,642.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.75

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