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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.83, 3,150.34 and 1,713.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.83, 3,150.34 and 1,713.50 is: 2,570.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.83 : 3,150.34 = 1,713.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.83/3,150.34 = 1,713.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.83x = 3,150.34 × 1,713.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.83x = 5,398,107.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,398,107.59/2,099.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,570.74

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