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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.92, 4,281.36 and 2,103.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.92, 4,281.36 and 2,103.47 is: 2,905.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.92 : 4,281.36 = 2,103.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.92/4,281.36 = 2,103.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.92x = 4,281.36 × 2,103.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.92x = 9,005,699.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,005,699.08/3,099.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,905.14

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