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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.60, 3,140.40 and 1,881.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.60, 3,140.40 and 1,881.80 is: 2,814.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.60 : 3,140.40 = 1,881.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.60/3,140.40 = 1,881.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.60x = 3,140.40 × 1,881.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.60x = 5,909,604.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,909,604.72/2,099.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.63

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