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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.46, 3,143.59 and 999.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.46, 3,143.59 and 999.91 is: 1,500.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.46 : 3,143.59 = 999.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.46/3,143.59 = 999.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.46x = 3,143.59 × 999.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.46x = 3,143,307.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143,307.08/2,095.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.06

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