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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,090.38, 4,263.24 and 2,971.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,090.38, 4,263.24 and 2,971.02 is: 4,098.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,090.38 : 4,263.24 = 2,971.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,090.38/4,263.24 = 2,971.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,090.38x = 4,263.24 × 2,971.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,090.38x = 12,666,167.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,666,167.11/3,090.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.59

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