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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.38, 2,897.14 and 1,313.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.38, 2,897.14 and 1,313.48 is: 1,812.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.38 : 2,897.14 = 1,313.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.38/2,897.14 = 1,313.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.38x = 2,897.14 × 1,313.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.38x = 3,805,335.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,805,335.45/2,099.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.60

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