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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.61, 3,144.62 and 1,004.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.61, 3,144.62 and 1,004.75 is: 1,504.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.61 : 3,144.62 = 1,004.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.61/3,144.62 = 1,004.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.61x = 3,144.62 × 1,004.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.61x = 3,159,541.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,159,541.22/2,099.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.83

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