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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.47, 3,029.77 and 1,096.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.47, 3,029.77 and 1,096.99 is: 1,644.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.47 : 3,029.77 = 1,096.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.47/3,029.77 = 1,096.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.47x = 3,029.77 × 1,096.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.47x = 3,323,621.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,323,621.19/2,021.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.16

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