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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.13, 2,896.95 and 1,389.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.13, 2,896.95 and 1,389.75 is: 1,917.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.13 : 2,896.95 = 1,389.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.13/2,896.95 = 1,389.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.13x = 2,896.95 × 1,389.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.13x = 4,026,036.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,026,036.26/2,099.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,917.95

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