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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.90, 4,195.89 and 2,212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.90, 4,195.89 and 2,212.32 is: 3,315.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.90 : 4,195.89 = 2,212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.90/4,195.89 = 2,212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.90x = 4,195.89 × 2,212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.90x = 9,282,651.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,282,651.36/2,799.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.35

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