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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.26, 3,110.81 and 1,099.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.26, 3,110.81 and 1,099.13 is: 1,649.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.26 : 3,110.81 = 1,099.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.26/3,110.81 = 1,099.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.26x = 3,110.81 × 1,099.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.26x = 3,419,163.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,419,163.55/2,073.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.17

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