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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.56, 3,149.11 and 712.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.56, 3,149.11 and 712.86 is: 1,069.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.56 : 3,149.11 = 712.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.56/3,149.11 = 712.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.56x = 3,149.11 × 712.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.56x = 2,244,874.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,874.55/2,099.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.21

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