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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.16, 3,153.33 and 1,822.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.16, 3,153.33 and 1,822.32 is: 2,737.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.16 : 3,153.33 = 1,822.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.16/3,153.33 = 1,822.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.16x = 3,153.33 × 1,822.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.16x = 5,746,376.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,746,376.33/2,099.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,737.46

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