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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.45, 4,031.44 and 2,199.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.45, 4,031.44 and 2,199.17 is: 3,313.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.45 : 4,031.44 = 2,199.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.45/4,031.44 = 2,199.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.45x = 4,031.44 × 2,199.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.45x = 8,865,804.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,865,804.50/2,675.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.77

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