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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.85, 4,276.67 and 2,038.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.85, 4,276.67 and 2,038.19 is: 2,811.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.85 : 4,276.67 = 2,038.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.85/4,276.67 = 2,038.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.85x = 4,276.67 × 2,038.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.85x = 8,716,681.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,716,681.81/3,099.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,811.97

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