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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.37, 2,903.40 and 1,844.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.37, 2,903.40 and 1,844.22 is: 2,550.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.37 : 2,903.40 = 1,844.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.37/2,903.40 = 1,844.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.37x = 2,903.40 × 1,844.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.37x = 5,354,508.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,354,508.35/2,099.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.53

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