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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.03, 2,895.18 and 1,782.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.03, 2,895.18 and 1,782.11 is: 2,458.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.03 : 2,895.18 = 1,782.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.03/2,895.18 = 1,782.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.03x = 2,895.18 × 1,782.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.03x = 5,159,536.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,159,536.47/2,099.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,458.06

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