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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.04, 2,897.64 and 1,539.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.04, 2,897.64 and 1,539.54 is: 2,125.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.04 : 2,897.64 = 1,539.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.04/2,897.64 = 1,539.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.04x = 2,897.64 × 1,539.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.04x = 4,461,032.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,461,032.69/2,099.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,125.27

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