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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.06, 2,896.76 and 1,215.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.06, 2,896.76 and 1,215.17 is: 1,676.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.06 : 2,896.76 = 1,215.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.06/2,896.76 = 1,215.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.06x = 2,896.76 × 1,215.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.06x = 3,520,055.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520,055.85/2,099.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.97

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