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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.61, 3,150.64 and 1,162.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.61, 3,150.64 and 1,162.65 is: 1,744.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.61 : 3,150.64 = 1,162.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.61/3,150.64 = 1,162.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.61x = 3,150.64 × 1,162.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.61x = 3,663,085.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,663,085.78/2,099.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.65

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