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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.00, 3,145.75 and 865.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.00, 3,145.75 and 865.73 is: 1,297.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.00 : 3,145.75 = 865.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.00/3,145.75 = 865.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.00x = 3,145.75 × 865.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.00x = 2,723,375.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,723,375.85/2,099.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.46

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