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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.99, 2,846.34 and 1,399.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.99, 2,846.34 and 1,399.14 is: 1,931.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.99 : 2,846.34 = 1,399.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.99/2,846.34 = 1,399.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.99x = 2,846.34 × 1,399.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.99x = 3,982,428.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,982,428.15/2,061.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.35

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