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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.82, 3,149.73 and 560.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.82, 3,149.73 and 560.82 is: 841.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.82 : 3,149.73 = 560.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.82/3,149.73 = 560.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.82x = 3,149.73 × 560.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.82x = 1,766,431.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,431.58/2,099.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.23

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