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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.04, 3,457.71 and 2,099.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.04, 3,457.71 and 2,099.16 is: 3,131.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.04 : 3,457.71 = 2,099.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.04/3,457.71 = 2,099.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.04x = 3,457.71 × 2,099.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.04x = 7,258,286.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,258,286.52/2,318.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.22

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