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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.22, 3,152.93 and 1,709.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.22, 3,152.93 and 1,709.51 is: 2,567.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.22 : 3,152.93 = 1,709.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.22/3,152.93 = 1,709.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.22x = 3,152.93 × 1,709.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.22x = 5,389,941.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,389,941.05/2,099.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,567.60

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