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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.31, 3,149.12 and 866.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.31, 3,149.12 and 866.39 is: 1,299.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.31 : 3,149.12 = 866.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.31/3,149.12 = 866.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.31x = 3,149.12 × 866.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.31x = 2,728,366.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,728,366.08/2,099.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.65

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