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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.36, 3,148.37 and 693.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.36, 3,148.37 and 693.52 is: 1,040.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.36 : 3,148.37 = 693.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.36/3,148.37 = 693.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.36x = 3,148.37 × 693.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.36x = 2,183,449.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183,449.69/2,099.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.05

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