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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,831.97, 5,747.99 and 2,099.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,831.97, 5,747.99 and 2,099.65 is: 3,149.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,831.97 : 5,747.99 = 2,099.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,831.97/5,747.99 = 2,099.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,831.97x = 5,747.99 × 2,099.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,831.97x = 12,068,727.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,068,727.97/3,831.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.49

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