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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.84, 2,896.74 and 1,260.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.84, 2,896.74 and 1,260.14 is: 1,738.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.84 : 2,896.74 = 1,260.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.84/2,896.74 = 1,260.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.84x = 2,896.74 × 1,260.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.84x = 3,650,283.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,650,283.46/2,099.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.37

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