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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.30, 3,145.31 and 1,123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.30, 3,145.31 and 1,123.66 is: 1,683.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.30 : 3,145.31 = 1,123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.30/3,145.31 = 1,123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.30x = 3,145.31 × 1,123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.30x = 3,534,259.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,534,259.03/2,099.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.54

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