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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.75, 3,149.19 and 639.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.75, 3,149.19 and 639.14 is: 958.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.75 : 3,149.19 = 639.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.75/3,149.19 = 639.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.75x = 3,149.19 × 639.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.75x = 2,012,757.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,757.55/2,099.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.57

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