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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.24, 3,147.78 and 1,369.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.24, 3,147.78 and 1,369.16 is: 2,053.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.24 : 3,147.78 = 1,369.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.24/3,147.78 = 1,369.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.24x = 3,147.78 × 1,369.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.24x = 4,309,814.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,309,814.46/2,099.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053.04

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