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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.52, 3,149.69 and 800.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.52, 3,149.69 and 800.88 is: 1,201.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.52 : 3,149.69 = 800.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.52/3,149.69 = 800.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.52x = 3,149.69 × 800.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.52x = 2,522,523.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,522,523.73/2,099.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.48

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