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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.82, 2,897.75 and 1,215.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.82, 2,897.75 and 1,215.69 is: 1,677.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.82 : 2,897.75 = 1,215.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.82/2,897.75 = 1,215.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.82x = 2,897.75 × 1,215.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.82x = 3,522,759.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,522,759.62/2,099.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.65

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