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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.71, 3,149.67 and 801.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.71, 3,149.67 and 801.28 is: 1,201.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.71 : 3,149.67 = 801.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.71/3,149.67 = 801.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.71x = 3,149.67 × 801.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.71x = 2,523,767.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,767.58/2,099.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.96

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