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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.77, 3,149.84 and 866.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.77, 3,149.84 and 866.95 is: 1,300.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.77 : 3,149.84 = 866.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.77/3,149.84 = 866.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.77x = 3,149.84 × 866.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.77x = 2,730,760.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,730,760.92/2,099.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.50

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