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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.98, 4,191.86 and 2,109.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.98, 4,191.86 and 2,109.56 is: 3,158.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.98 : 4,191.86 = 2,109.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.98/4,191.86 = 2,109.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.98x = 4,191.86 × 2,109.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.98x = 8,842,948.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,842,948.67/2,799.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.22

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