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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.79, 3,150.09 and 713.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.79, 3,150.09 and 713.07 is: 1,069.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.79 : 3,150.09 = 713.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.79/3,150.09 = 713.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.79x = 3,150.09 × 713.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.79x = 2,246,234.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,234.68/2,099.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.74

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