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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.67, 4,276.41 and 2,038.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.67, 4,276.41 and 2,038.01 is: 2,811.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.67 : 4,276.41 = 2,038.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.67/4,276.41 = 2,038.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.67x = 4,276.41 × 2,038.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.67x = 8,715,337.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,715,337.32/3,099.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,811.70

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