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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.90, 3,149.03 and 618.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.90, 3,149.03 and 618.80 is: 927.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.90 : 3,149.03 = 618.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.90/3,149.03 = 618.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.90x = 3,149.03 × 618.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.90x = 1,948,600.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,948,600.92/2,099.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.95

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