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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.86, 2,897.84 and 1,155.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.86, 2,897.84 and 1,155.67 is: 1,594.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.86 : 2,897.84 = 1,155.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.86/2,897.84 = 1,155.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.86x = 2,897.84 × 1,155.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.86x = 3,348,942.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,348,942.40/2,099.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.84

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