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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.94, 4,602.81 and 2,081.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.94, 4,602.81 and 2,081.66 is: 3,120.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.94 : 4,602.81 = 2,081.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.94/4,602.81 = 2,081.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.94x = 4,602.81 × 2,081.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.94x = 9,581,485.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,581,485.46/3,070.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.05

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