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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,970.62, 4,099.81 and 1,907.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,970.62, 4,099.81 and 1,907.99 is: 2,633.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,970.62 : 4,099.81 = 1,907.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,970.62/4,099.81 = 1,907.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,970.62x = 4,099.81 × 1,907.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,970.62x = 7,822,384.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,822,384.80/2,970.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,633.25

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