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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.99, 3,150.45 and 639.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.99, 3,150.45 and 639.25 is: 959.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.99 : 3,150.45 = 639.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.99/3,150.45 = 639.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.99x = 3,150.45 × 639.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.99x = 2,013,927.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,927.30/2,099.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.02

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