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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.01, 3,146.35 and 1,124.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.01, 3,146.35 and 1,124.85 is: 1,686.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.01 : 3,146.35 = 1,124.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.01/3,146.35 = 1,124.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.01x = 3,146.35 × 1,124.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.01x = 3,539,171.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,539,171.80/2,099.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.11

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