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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104.68, 4,658.60 and 2,065.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104.68, 4,658.60 and 2,065.39 is: 3,099.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104.68 : 4,658.60 = 2,065.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104.68/4,658.60 = 2,065.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104.68x = 4,658.60 × 2,065.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104.68x = 9,621,825.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,621,825.85/3,104.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.14

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