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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.61, 3,553.21 and 2,099.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.61, 3,553.21 and 2,099.63 is: 3,135.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.61 : 3,553.21 = 2,099.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.61/3,553.21 = 2,099.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.61x = 3,553.21 × 2,099.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.61x = 7,460,411.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,460,411.17/2,379.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.14

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