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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.14, 3,460.95 and 2,061

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.14, 3,460.95 and 2,061 is: 3,102.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.14 : 3,460.95 = 2,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.14/3,460.95 = 2,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.14x = 3,460.95 × 2,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.14x = 7,133,017.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,133,017.95/2,299.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.47

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