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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,199.98, 4,413.69 and 2,137.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,199.98, 4,413.69 and 2,137.22 is: 2,947.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,199.98 : 4,413.69 = 2,137.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,199.98/4,413.69 = 2,137.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,199.98x = 4,413.69 × 2,137.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,199.98x = 9,433,026.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,433,026.54/3,199.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,947.84

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