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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.98, 4,063.53 and 2,199.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.98, 4,063.53 and 2,199.24 is: 3,037.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.98 : 4,063.53 = 2,199.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.98/4,063.53 = 2,199.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.98x = 4,063.53 × 2,199.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.98x = 8,936,670.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,936,670.97/2,941.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.63

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