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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.54, 3,148.40 and 638.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.54, 3,148.40 and 638.35 is: 957.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.54 : 3,148.40 = 638.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.54/3,148.40 = 638.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.54x = 3,148.40 × 638.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.54x = 2,009,790.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009,790.61/2,099.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.25

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