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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.64, 3,149.46 and 1,176.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.64, 3,149.46 and 1,176.06 is: 1,764.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.64 : 3,149.46 = 1,176.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.64/3,149.46 = 1,176.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.64x = 3,149.46 × 1,176.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.64x = 3,703,953.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,703,953.93/2,099.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.09

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