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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.44, 3,148.98 and 712.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.44, 3,148.98 and 712.75 is: 1,069.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.44 : 3,148.98 = 712.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.44/3,148.98 = 712.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.44x = 3,148.98 × 712.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.44x = 2,244,435.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,435.50/2,099.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.06

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