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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.03, 3,145.68 and 1,111.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.03, 3,145.68 and 1,111.59 is: 1,665.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.03 : 3,145.68 = 1,111.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.03/3,145.68 = 1,111.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.03x = 3,145.68 × 1,111.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.03x = 3,496,706.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,496,706.43/2,099.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.87

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