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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.82, 3,146.63 and 1,869.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.82, 3,146.63 and 1,869.15 is: 2,800.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.82 : 3,146.63 = 1,869.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.82/3,146.63 = 1,869.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.82x = 3,146.63 × 1,869.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.82x = 5,881,523.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,881,523.46/2,099.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,800.97

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