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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.50, 2,897.40 and 1,168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.50, 2,897.40 and 1,168 is: 1,611.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.50 : 2,897.40 = 1,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.50/2,897.40 = 1,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.50x = 2,897.40 × 1,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.50x = 3,384,163.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,384,163.20/2,099.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.89

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