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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.02, 3,146.67 and 1,057.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.02, 3,146.67 and 1,057.51 is: 1,585.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.02 : 3,146.67 = 1,057.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.02/3,146.67 = 1,057.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.02x = 3,146.67 × 1,057.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.02x = 3,327,634.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327,634.99/2,099.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.33

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