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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.40, 3,144.82 and 1,000.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.40, 3,144.82 and 1,000.44 is: 1,498.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.40 : 3,144.82 = 1,000.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.40/3,144.82 = 1,000.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.40x = 3,144.82 × 1,000.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.40x = 3,146,203.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146,203.72/2,099.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.62

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