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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.94, 2,897.84 and 1,215.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.94, 2,897.84 and 1,215.66 is: 1,677.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.94 : 2,897.84 = 1,215.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.94/2,897.84 = 1,215.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.94x = 2,897.84 × 1,215.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.94x = 3,522,788.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,522,788.17/2,099.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.57

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