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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.46, 4,186.35 and 2,099.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.46, 4,186.35 and 2,099.34 is: 2,898.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.46 : 4,186.35 = 2,099.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.46/4,186.35 = 2,099.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.46x = 4,186.35 × 2,099.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.46x = 8,788,572.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,788,572.01/3,032.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,898.17

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