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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.91, 4,131.14 and 2,099.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.91, 4,131.14 and 2,099.36 is: 2,894.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.91 : 4,131.14 = 2,099.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.91/4,131.14 = 2,099.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.91x = 4,131.14 × 2,099.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.91x = 8,672,749.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,672,749.90/2,995.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,894.86

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