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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.90, 2,898.24 and 1,216.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.90, 2,898.24 and 1,216.19 is: 1,678.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.90 : 2,898.24 = 1,216.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.90/2,898.24 = 1,216.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.90x = 2,898.24 × 1,216.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.90x = 3,524,810.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,524,810.51/2,099.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.56

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