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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.16, 2,896.65 and 1,154.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.16, 2,896.65 and 1,154.75 is: 1,593.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.16 : 2,896.65 = 1,154.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.16/2,896.65 = 1,154.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.16x = 2,896.65 × 1,154.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.16x = 3,344,892.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344,892.10/2,099.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.44

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