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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.39, 3,148.34 and 618.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.39, 3,148.34 and 618.17 is: 927.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.39 : 3,148.34 = 618.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.39/3,148.34 = 618.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.39x = 3,148.34 × 618.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.39x = 1,946,190.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946,190.51/2,099.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.03

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