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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.75, 3,146.13 and 1,482.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.75, 3,146.13 and 1,482.19 is: 2,220.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.75 : 3,146.13 = 1,482.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.75/3,146.13 = 1,482.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.75x = 3,146.13 × 1,482.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.75x = 4,663,148.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,663,148.05/2,099.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.81

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