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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.04, 3,147.36 and 730.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.04, 3,147.36 and 730.08 is: 1,094.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.04 : 3,147.36 = 730.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.04/3,147.36 = 730.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.04x = 3,147.36 × 730.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.04x = 2,297,824.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297,824.59/2,099.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.70

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