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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.31, 3,147.55 and 1,175.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.31, 3,147.55 and 1,175.51 is: 1,762.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.31 : 3,147.55 = 1,175.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.31/3,147.55 = 1,175.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.31x = 3,147.55 × 1,175.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.31x = 3,699,957.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,699,957.82/2,099.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.46

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