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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.92, 4,278.08 and 2,050.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.92, 4,278.08 and 2,050.16 is: 2,829.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.92 : 4,278.08 = 2,050.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.92/4,278.08 = 2,050.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.92x = 4,278.08 × 2,050.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.92x = 8,770,748.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,770,748.49/3,099.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,829.35

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