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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.48, 3,148.25 and 638.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.48, 3,148.25 and 638.33 is: 957.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.48 : 3,148.25 = 638.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.48/3,148.25 = 638.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.48x = 3,148.25 × 638.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.48x = 2,009,603.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009,603.49/2,099.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.19

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