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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.93, 3,150.16 and 638.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.93, 3,150.16 and 638.89 is: 958.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.93 : 3,150.16 = 638.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.93/3,150.16 = 638.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.93x = 3,150.16 × 638.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.93x = 2,012,596.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,596.25/2,099.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.41

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