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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.85, 3,150.24 and 639.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.85, 3,150.24 and 639.11 is: 958.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.85 : 3,150.24 = 639.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.85/3,150.24 = 639.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.85x = 3,150.24 × 639.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.85x = 2,013,355.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,355.37/2,099.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.81

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