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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.24, 2,896.80 and 1,313

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.24, 2,896.80 and 1,313 is: 1,811.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.24 : 2,896.80 = 1,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.24/2,896.80 = 1,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.24x = 2,896.80 × 1,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.24x = 3,803,498.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,803,498.40/2,099.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.85

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