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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.08, 4,099.03 and 2,217.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.08, 4,099.03 and 2,217.00 is: 3,060.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.08 : 4,099.03 = 2,217.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.08/4,099.03 = 2,217.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.08x = 4,099.03 × 2,217.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.08x = 9,087,530.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,087,530.99/2,969.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.72

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