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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.16, 2,896.98 and 1,215.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.16, 2,896.98 and 1,215.27 is: 1,677.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.16 : 2,896.98 = 1,215.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.16/2,896.98 = 1,215.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.16x = 2,896.98 × 1,215.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.16x = 3,520,612.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520,612.88/2,099.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.15

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