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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.56, 3,149.40 and 560.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.56, 3,149.40 and 560.56 is: 840.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.56 : 3,149.40 = 560.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.56/3,149.40 = 560.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.56x = 3,149.40 × 560.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.56x = 1,765,427.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,427.66/2,099.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.86

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