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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.04, 3,149.44 and 1,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.04, 3,149.44 and 1,060 is: 1,590.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.04 : 3,149.44 = 1,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.04/3,149.44 = 1,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.04x = 3,149.44 × 1,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.04x = 3,338,406.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,338,406.40/2,099.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.44

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