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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.90, 3,147.15 and 1,867.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.90, 3,147.15 and 1,867.70 is: 2,799.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.90 : 3,147.15 = 1,867.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.90/3,147.15 = 1,867.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.90x = 3,147.15 × 1,867.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.90x = 5,877,932.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,877,932.06/2,099.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,799.15

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