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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.01, 3,148.11 and 712.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.01, 3,148.11 and 712.23 is: 1,068.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.01 : 3,148.11 = 712.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.01/3,148.11 = 712.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.01x = 3,148.11 × 712.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.01x = 2,242,178.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242,178.39/2,099.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.21

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