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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.33, 2,897.19 and 1,389.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.33, 2,897.19 and 1,389.93 is: 1,918.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.33 : 2,897.19 = 1,389.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.33/2,897.19 = 1,389.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.33x = 2,897.19 × 1,389.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.33x = 4,026,891.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,026,891.30/2,099.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.18

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