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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.28, 2,897.06 and 1,155.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.28, 2,897.06 and 1,155.10 is: 1,594.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.28 : 2,897.06 = 1,155.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.28/2,897.06 = 1,155.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.28x = 2,897.06 × 1,155.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.28x = 3,346,394.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,394.01/2,099.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.07

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