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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.42, 3,643.18 and 2,199.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.42, 3,643.18 and 2,199.24 is: 3,028.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.42 : 3,643.18 = 2,199.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.42/3,643.18 = 2,199.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.42x = 3,643.18 × 2,199.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.42x = 8,012,221.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,012,221.69/2,645.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,028.72

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