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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.15, 4,332.81 and 2,199.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.15, 4,332.81 and 2,199.17 is: 3,029.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.15 : 4,332.81 = 2,199.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.15/4,332.81 = 2,199.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.15x = 4,332.81 × 2,199.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.15x = 9,528,591.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,528,591.10/3,145.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.61

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