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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.04, 3,148.48 and 560

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.04, 3,148.48 and 560 is: 839.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.04 : 3,148.48 = 560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.04/3,148.48 = 560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.04x = 3,148.48 × 560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.04x = 1,763,148.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,148.80/2,099.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.98

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