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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.52, 2,897.02 and 1,215.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.52, 2,897.02 and 1,215.15 is: 1,676.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.52 : 2,897.02 = 1,215.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.52/2,897.02 = 1,215.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.52x = 2,897.02 × 1,215.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.52x = 3,520,313.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520,313.85/2,099.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.72

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