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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.79, 3,144.87 and 1,004.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.79, 3,144.87 and 1,004.92 is: 1,505.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.79 : 3,144.87 = 1,004.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.79/3,144.87 = 1,004.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.79x = 3,144.87 × 1,004.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.79x = 3,160,342.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160,342.76/2,099.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.08

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