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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.03, 4,496.30 and 2,071.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.03, 4,496.30 and 2,071.94 is: 3,106.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.03 : 4,496.30 = 2,071.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.03/4,496.30 = 2,071.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.03x = 4,496.30 × 2,071.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.03x = 9,316,053.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,316,053.46/2,999.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.36

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