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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.08, 4,491.78 and 2,070.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.08, 4,491.78 and 2,070.42 is: 3,100.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.08 : 4,491.78 = 2,070.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.08/4,491.78 = 2,070.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.08x = 4,491.78 × 2,070.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.08x = 9,299,871.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,299,871.15/2,999.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.91

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