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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.03, 2,896.22 and 1,259.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.03, 2,896.22 and 1,259.51 is: 1,737.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.03 : 2,896.22 = 1,259.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.03/2,896.22 = 1,259.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.03x = 2,896.22 × 1,259.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.03x = 3,647,797.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,647,797.27/2,099.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.85

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