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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.29, 3,149.94 and 1,486.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.29, 3,149.94 and 1,486.93 is: 2,231.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.29 : 3,149.94 = 1,486.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.29/3,149.94 = 1,486.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.29x = 3,149.94 × 1,486.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.29x = 4,683,740.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,683,740.28/2,099.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,231.11

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