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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.84, 3,149.75 and 801

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.84, 3,149.75 and 801 is: 1,201.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.84 : 3,149.75 = 801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.84/3,149.75 = 801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.84x = 3,149.75 × 801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.84x = 2,522,951.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,522,951.75/2,099.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.50

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