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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.01, 2,859.99 and 1,601.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.01, 2,859.99 and 1,601.99 is: 2,209.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.01 : 2,859.99 = 1,601.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.01/2,859.99 = 1,601.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.01x = 2,859.99 × 1,601.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.01x = 4,581,653.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,581,653.07/2,074.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.08

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