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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.81, 2,898.53 and 1,577.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.81, 2,898.53 and 1,577.35 is: 2,177.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.81 : 2,898.53 = 1,577.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.81/2,898.53 = 1,577.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.81x = 2,898.53 × 1,577.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.81x = 4,571,996.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,571,996.30/2,099.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,177.34

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