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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,147.58, 4,344.87 and 2,099.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,147.58, 4,344.87 and 2,099.26 is: 2,897.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,147.58 : 4,344.87 = 2,099.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,147.58/4,344.87 = 2,099.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,147.58x = 4,344.87 × 2,099.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,147.58x = 9,121,011.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,121,011.80/3,147.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,897.79

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