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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,106.02, 4,285.91 and 2,099.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,106.02, 4,285.91 and 2,099.91 is: 2,897.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,106.02 : 4,285.91 = 2,099.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,106.02/4,285.91 = 2,099.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,106.02x = 4,285.91 × 2,099.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,106.02x = 9,000,025.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,000,025.27/3,106.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,897.61

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