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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.42, 4,650.72 and 2,060.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.42, 4,650.72 and 2,060.14 is: 3,091.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.42 : 4,650.72 = 2,060.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.42/4,650.72 = 2,060.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.42x = 4,650.72 × 2,060.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.42x = 9,581,111.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,581,111.05/3,099.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.26

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