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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.74, 3,150.06 and 639.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.74, 3,150.06 and 639.01 is: 958.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.74 : 3,150.06 = 639.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.74/3,150.06 = 639.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.74x = 3,150.06 × 639.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.74x = 2,012,919.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,919.84/2,099.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.65

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