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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.34, 3,149.54 and 800.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.34, 3,149.54 and 800.10 is: 1,200.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.34 : 3,149.54 = 800.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.34/3,149.54 = 800.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.34x = 3,149.54 × 800.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.34x = 2,519,946.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519,946.95/2,099.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.35

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