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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.15, 3,149.24 and 1,484.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.15, 3,149.24 and 1,484.06 is: 2,226.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.15 : 3,149.24 = 1,484.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.15/3,149.24 = 1,484.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.15x = 3,149.24 × 1,484.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.15x = 4,673,649.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,673,649.76/2,099.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.45

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