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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.45, 3,148.61 and 638.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.45, 3,148.61 and 638.21 is: 957.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.45 : 3,148.61 = 638.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.45/3,148.61 = 638.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.45x = 3,148.61 × 638.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.45x = 2,009,474.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009,474.39/2,099.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.14

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