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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.34, 3,149.82 and 800.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.34, 3,149.82 and 800.51 is: 1,201.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.34 : 3,149.82 = 800.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.34/3,149.82 = 800.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.34x = 3,149.82 × 800.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.34x = 2,521,446.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,521,446.66/2,099.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.07

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