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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.92, 3,150.44 and 1,004.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.92, 3,150.44 and 1,004.24 is: 1,506.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.92 : 3,150.44 = 1,004.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.92/3,150.44 = 1,004.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.92x = 3,150.44 × 1,004.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.92x = 3,163,797.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,163,797.87/2,099.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.63

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