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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.92, 2,893.61 and 1,624.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.92, 2,893.61 and 1,624.93 is: 2,239.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.92 : 2,893.61 = 1,624.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.92/2,893.61 = 1,624.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.92x = 2,893.61 × 1,624.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.92x = 4,701,913.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,701,913.70/2,099.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.09

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