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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,885.42, 2,600.98 and 1,099

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,885.42, 2,600.98 and 1,099 is: 1,516.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,885.42 : 2,600.98 = 1,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,885.42/2,600.98 = 1,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,885.42x = 2,600.98 × 1,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,885.42x = 2,858,477.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,477.02/1,885.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.10

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