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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.04, 3,146.04 and 1,481.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.04, 3,146.04 and 1,481.82 is: 2,220.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.04 : 3,146.04 = 1,481.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.04/3,146.04 = 1,481.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.04x = 3,146.04 × 1,481.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.04x = 4,661,864.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,661,864.99/2,099.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.95

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