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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.96, 3,150.76 and 639.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.96, 3,150.76 and 639.26 is: 959.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.96 : 3,150.76 = 639.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.96/3,150.76 = 639.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.96x = 3,150.76 × 639.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.96x = 2,014,154.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,154.84/2,099.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.14

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