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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.65, 3,146.86 and 2,077.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.65, 3,146.86 and 2,077.69 is: 3,113.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.65 : 3,146.86 = 2,077.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.65/3,146.86 = 2,077.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.65x = 3,146.86 × 2,077.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.65x = 6,538,199.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,538,199.55/2,099.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.95

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