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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.10, 3,148.66 and 1,000.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.10, 3,148.66 and 1,000.14 is: 1,500.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.10 : 3,148.66 = 1,000.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.10/3,148.66 = 1,000.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.10x = 3,148.66 × 1,000.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.10x = 3,149,100.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,149,100.81/2,099.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.21

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