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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.29, 2,897.08 and 1,155.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.29, 2,897.08 and 1,155.12 is: 1,594.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.29 : 2,897.08 = 1,155.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.29/2,897.08 = 1,155.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.29x = 2,897.08 × 1,155.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.29x = 3,346,475.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,475.05/2,099.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.10

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