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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.66, 4,651.10 and 2,060.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.66, 4,651.10 and 2,060.39 is: 3,091.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.66 : 4,651.10 = 2,060.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.66/4,651.10 = 2,060.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.66x = 4,651.10 × 2,060.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.66x = 9,583,046.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,583,046.37/3,099.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.64

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