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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.52, 3,131.51 and 1,803.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.52, 3,131.51 and 1,803.59 is: 2,690.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.52 : 3,131.51 = 1,803.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.52/3,131.51 = 1,803.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.52x = 3,131.51 × 1,803.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.52x = 5,647,966.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,647,966.14/2,099.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,690.12

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