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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.38, 3,146.91 and 1,125.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.38, 3,146.91 and 1,125.22 is: 1,686.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.38 : 3,146.91 = 1,125.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.38/3,146.91 = 1,125.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.38x = 3,146.91 × 1,125.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.38x = 3,540,966.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,540,966.07/2,099.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.67

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