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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.40, 2,896.92 and 1,167.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.40, 2,896.92 and 1,167.84 is: 1,611.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.40 : 2,896.92 = 1,167.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.40/2,896.92 = 1,167.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.40x = 2,896.92 × 1,167.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.40x = 3,383,139.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,383,139.05/2,099.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.48

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