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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.07, 2,896.73 and 1,313.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.07, 2,896.73 and 1,313.57 is: 1,812.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.07 : 2,896.73 = 1,313.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.07/2,896.73 = 1,313.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.07x = 2,896.73 × 1,313.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.07x = 3,805,036.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,805,036.57/2,099.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.72

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