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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,458.10, 4,770.72 and 2,199.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,458.10, 4,770.72 and 2,199.09 is: 3,033.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,458.10 : 4,770.72 = 2,199.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,458.10/4,770.72 = 2,199.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,458.10x = 4,770.72 × 2,199.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,458.10x = 10,491,242.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,491,242.64/3,458.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.82

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