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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.89, 3,149.88 and 930.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.89, 3,149.88 and 930.91 is: 1,396.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.89 : 3,149.88 = 930.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.89/3,149.88 = 930.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.89x = 3,149.88 × 930.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.89x = 2,932,254.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932,254.79/2,099.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.38

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