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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.69, 3,148.80 and 618.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.69, 3,148.80 and 618.50 is: 927.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.69 : 3,148.80 = 618.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.69/3,148.80 = 618.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.69x = 3,148.80 × 618.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.69x = 1,947,532.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,532.80/2,099.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.53

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