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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.49, 3,140.33 and 999.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.49, 3,140.33 and 999.75 is: 1,497.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.49 : 3,140.33 = 999.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.49/3,140.33 = 999.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.49x = 3,140.33 × 999.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.49x = 3,139,539.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,139,539.92/2,096.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.52

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