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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.26, 2,896.86 and 1,214.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.26, 2,896.86 and 1,214.98 is: 1,676.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.26 : 2,896.86 = 1,214.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.26/2,896.86 = 1,214.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.26x = 2,896.86 × 1,214.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.26x = 3,519,626.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,519,626.96/2,099.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.60

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