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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.55, 2,899.31 and 1,354.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.55, 2,899.31 and 1,354.80 is: 1,870.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.55 : 2,899.31 = 1,354.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.55/2,899.31 = 1,354.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.55x = 2,899.31 × 1,354.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.55x = 3,927,985.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,927,985.19/2,099.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.87

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