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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.26, 3,149.80 and 801.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.26, 3,149.80 and 801.10 is: 1,202.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.26 : 3,149.80 = 801.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.26/3,149.80 = 801.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.26x = 3,149.80 × 801.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.26x = 2,523,304.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,304.78/2,099.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.00

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