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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.17, 3,149.16 and 1,175.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.17, 3,149.16 and 1,175.77 is: 1,763.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.17 : 3,149.16 = 1,175.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.17/3,149.16 = 1,175.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.17x = 3,149.16 × 1,175.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.17x = 3,702,687.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,702,687.85/2,099.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.88

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