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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.04, 3,148.02 and 1,003.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.04, 3,148.02 and 1,003.20 is: 1,504.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.04 : 3,148.02 = 1,003.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.04/3,148.02 = 1,003.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.04x = 3,148.02 × 1,003.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.04x = 3,158,093.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,158,093.66/2,099.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.54

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