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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.22, 3,148.82 and 638.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.22, 3,148.82 and 638.32 is: 957.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.22 : 3,148.82 = 638.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.22/3,148.82 = 638.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.22x = 3,148.82 × 638.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.22x = 2,009,954.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009,954.78/2,099.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.48

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