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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.44, 3,147 and 800.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.44, 3,147 and 800.56 is: 1,200.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.44 : 3,147 = 800.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.44/3,147 = 800.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.44x = 3,147 × 800.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.44x = 2,519,362.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519,362.32/2,099.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.02

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