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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.43, 3,148.93 and 638.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.43, 3,148.93 and 638.59 is: 957.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.43 : 3,148.93 = 638.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.43/3,148.93 = 638.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.43x = 3,148.93 × 638.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.43x = 2,010,872.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,010,872.02/2,099.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.82

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