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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.94, 3,150.05 and 712.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.94, 3,150.05 and 712.89 is: 1,069.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.94 : 3,150.05 = 712.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.94/3,150.05 = 712.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.94x = 3,150.05 × 712.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.94x = 2,245,635.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,635.58/2,099.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.38

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