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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,777.66, 5,212.99 and 2,099.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,777.66, 5,212.99 and 2,099.17 is: 2,896.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,777.66 : 5,212.99 = 2,099.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,777.66/5,212.99 = 2,099.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,777.66x = 5,212.99 × 2,099.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,777.66x = 10,942,952.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,942,952.22/3,777.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,896.75

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