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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.48, 3,150.44 and 1,986.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.48, 3,150.44 and 1,986.88 is: 2,981.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.48 : 3,150.44 = 1,986.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.48/3,150.44 = 1,986.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.48x = 3,150.44 × 1,986.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.48x = 6,259,546.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,259,546.23/2,099.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,981.47

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