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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.27, 2,896.82 and 1,215.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.27, 2,896.82 and 1,215.13 is: 1,676.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.27 : 2,896.82 = 1,215.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.27/2,896.82 = 1,215.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.27x = 2,896.82 × 1,215.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.27x = 3,520,012.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520,012.89/2,099.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.78

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