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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.47, 3,211.11 and 1,099.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.47, 3,211.11 and 1,099.89 is: 1,650.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.47 : 3,211.11 = 1,099.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.47/3,211.11 = 1,099.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.47x = 3,211.11 × 1,099.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.47x = 3,531,867.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,531,867.78/2,140.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.04

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