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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.09, 3,149.09 and 693.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.09, 3,149.09 and 693.57 is: 1,040.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.09 : 3,149.09 = 693.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.09/3,149.09 = 693.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.09x = 3,149.09 × 693.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.09x = 2,184,098.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184,098.61/2,099.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.50

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