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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.66, 3,144.02 and 1,367.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.66, 3,144.02 and 1,367.01 is: 2,046.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.66 : 3,144.02 = 1,367.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.66/3,144.02 = 1,367.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.66x = 3,144.02 × 1,367.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.66x = 4,297,899.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,297,899.95/2,099.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.96

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