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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.52, 3,149.28 and 638.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.52, 3,149.28 and 638.68 is: 958.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.52 : 3,149.28 = 638.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.52/3,149.28 = 638.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.52x = 3,149.28 × 638.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.52x = 2,011,382.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,382.15/2,099.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.02

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